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S04922Introduced in the Senate

Relates to the sale and possession of self-defense spray devices in the state; removes the requirement that only authorized dealers and pharmacists could sell such devices; provides that no more than two self-defense spray devices may be sold at any one time to a single purchaser; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.

Introduced

Introduced by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, District 23

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Relates to the sale and possession of self-defense spray devices in the state; removes the requirement that only authorized dealers and pharmacists could sell such devices; provides that no more than two self-defense spray devices may be sold at any one time to a single purchaser; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.

Where it stands

SUBSTITUTED BY A1838C

May 29, 2026

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Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO CODES

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES

  3. PRINT NUMBER 4922A

  4. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CODES

  5. PRINT NUMBER 4922B

  6. REFERRED TO CODES

  7. AMENDED BY RESTORING TO PREVIOUS PRINT 4922A

  8. 1ST REPORT CAL.1138

  9. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  10. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  11. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4922C

  12. SUBSTITUTED BY A1838C

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