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California bans wearable electroshock 'shock gloves' in law enforcement through 2029
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2760 on September 29, 2026. The bill adds Government Code section 7286.1, prohibiting law enforcement — including federal officers operating in California — from using wearable electroshock devices known as shock gloves through January 1, 2030. It bars the use of state funds to purchase the devices and directs the Department of Justice to complete a study of them by January 1, 2029.
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Key points
- Prohibits wearable electroshock devices, known as shock gloves, in law enforcement through January 1, 2030.California Legislative Information
- Applies to state and local agencies and federal officers operating in California.California Legislative Information
- Bars the expenditure of state funds to purchase the devices.California Legislative Information
- Requires a Department of Justice study of the devices by January 1, 2029.California Legislative Information
- Agencies must update use-of-force policies to prohibit the devices; the ban takes effect January 1, 2027, and the section is repealed January 1, 2030.California Legislative Information
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