New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 3613: Prohibits the use of certain chemical incapacitants by law enforcement agencies
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 3613 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the use of certain chemical incapacitants by law enforcement agencies. Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that no law enforcement agency shall use a chemical incapacitant except for pepper spray; defines terms.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Anne Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Monique Chandler-Waterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Catalina Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Deborah Glick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Chantel Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Grace Lee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Karines Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Phil Steck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| Stefani Zinerman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS