New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S4922 — Relates to the sale and possession of self-defense spray devices in the state; repealer

Last action — Senate Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill changes the rules for selling and owning self-defense spray devices.

This bill removes the requirement that only authorized dealers and pharmacists can sell self-defense spray devices. It also limits purchases to a maximum of two devices at a time per buyer.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: You may find it easier to buy self-defense spray devices without needing to go through authorized dealers or pharmacists.

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

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A1838C

  2. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4922C

  3. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  4. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  5. 1ST REPORT CAL.1138

  6. AMENDED BY RESTORING TO PREVIOUS PRINT 4922A

  7. REFERRED TO CODES

  8. PRINT NUMBER 4922B

  9. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CODES

  10. PRINT NUMBER 4922A

  11. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES

  12. REFERRED TO CODES

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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.

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

What does S4922 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 S4922?
S4922 is sponsored by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton.
What is the current status of S4922?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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