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S2395Introduced in the Senate

Allows a person over 18 to purchase a stun gun or electronic dart gun and prohibits the sale of a stun gun or electronic dart gun to a person under 18 and criminalizes using a stun gun or electronic dart gun in a crime or against a police officer.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Brian Thompson, District 20

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CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS - Allows a person over 18 to purchase a stun gun or electronic dart gun and prohibits the sale of a stun gun or electronic dart gun to a person under 18 and criminalizes using a stun gun or electronic dart gun in a crime or against a police officer.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study · April 14, 2026

11

Yes

0

No

1

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12 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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