A1838 — Relates to the sale and possession of self-defense spray devices in the state
Last action — Passed Senate
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced January 14, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.
Odds of enactment
High chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.
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Prognosis
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Passed Assembly
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
The bill modifies regulations around the sale of self-defense spray devices.
This bill allows more businesses to sell self-defense spray devices and limits buyers to two devices at a time. It removes existing restrictions on who can sell these devices.
What this means for you
- Consumers: This means consumers can buy self-defense spray devices from more retailers, making them easier to access.
Summary
Relates to the sale and possession of self-defense spray devices in the state; removes the requirement that only authorized dealers and pharmacists could sell such devices; provides that no more than two self-defense spray devices may be sold at any one time to a single purchaser; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
Bill Text
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Action History
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RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
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PASSED SENATE
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3RD READING CAL.1138
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SUBSTITUTED FOR S4922C
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REFERRED TO CODES
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DELIVERED TO SENATE
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PASSED ASSEMBLY
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ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.257
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RULES REPORT CAL.257
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REPORTED
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REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
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PRINT NUMBER 1838C
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AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
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AMENDED BY RESTORING TO PREVIOUS PRINT 1838A
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REFERRED TO CODES
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PRINT NUMBER 1838B
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AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
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PRINT NUMBER 1838A
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AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
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REFERRED TO CODES
Sponsors
- Christopher Eachus · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (218)
218 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 218 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 58 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 58 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (63)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does A1838 do?
- Relates to the sale and possession of self-defense spray devices in the state; removes the requirement that only authorized dealers and pharmacists could sell such devices; provides that no more than two self-defense spray devices may be sold at any one time to a single purchaser; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
- Who sponsors A1838?
- A1838 is sponsored by Christopher Eachus.
- What is the current status of A1838?
- This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced January 14, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track A1838?
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