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California passes electric-shock glove ban through 2030

9/2/2026

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California lawmakers passed a bill banning law-enforcement use of electric-shock gloves through 2030.
The bill blocks state funding for the gloves and orders a Department of Justice safety study.
It responds to a proposed $20 million spend on the devices.
Civil-rights and immigrant-rights groups backed the ban, contrasting with opposition from law-enforcement groups and Republicans.
Gov. Gavin Newsom must sign or veto the measure by Sept. 30, 2026.

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Story summary

California lawmakers passed a bill banning law-enforcement use of electric-shock gloves through 2030.
The bill blocks state funding for the gloves and orders a Department of Justice safety study.
It responds to a proposed $20 million spend on the devices.
Civil-rights and immigrant-rights groups backed the ban, contrasting with opposition from law-enforcement groups and Republicans.
Gov. Gavin Newsom must sign or veto the measure by Sept. 30, 2026.