Police in California, including federal agents, may not use wearable electroshock devices
Law enforcement agencies in California, including federal ones, may not use wearable electroshock devices, and no agency may buy them with state funds. Agencies must add the ban to their use-of-force policies, and the state Justice Department must study the devices.
Who it affects
Law enforcement agencies in California, including federal agencies
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
- : The temporary ban on the devices ends
Official text
California AB 2760: Law enforcement: wearable electroshock devices.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.