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NY S00223
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Helming
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AI Summary
- Allows minors aged 16-17 to legally possess self-defense spray devices if they have been granted an order of protection or have been a victim of a crime
- Applies even when a criminal proceeding or investigation is still ongoing against the perpetrator
- The final disposition of any investigation does not affect the minor's right to possess the spray device
- Current law prohibits anyone under 18 from possessing self-defense spray devices; this creates a specific exception for qualifying minors
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
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.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Codes1/8/2025
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