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S00223Introduced in the Senate

Exempts from the use of self-defense sprays minors who are at least sixteen years of age and have been granted an order of protection or have been the victim of a crime, including where a criminal proceeding or investigation is still ongoing.

IntroducedSenate Codes

Introduced by Pamela Helming, District 54

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Exempts from the use of self-defense sprays minors who are at least sixteen years of age and have been granted an order of protection or have been the victim of a crime, including where a criminal proceeding or investigation is still ongoing.

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REFERRED TO CODES

January 7, 2026

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