California Bans Police Use Of Electric Shock Gloves Through 2030
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday banning law enforcement use of electric shock gloves in California, effective in 2027 and running through 2030.[1]
The ban applies to local, state and federal officers operating in California, and it requires the California Department of Justice to study the devices' safety and report to the legislature by 2029.[1]
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently awarded a nearly $17 million contract to buy 6,000 pairs of shock gloves, prompting lawmakers to draft the ban.[1] Legal experts say courts are likely to find California cannot ultimately dictate equipment rules for federal officers, setting up a potential supremacy dispute.[1]
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- On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a California law banning law enforcement officers from using electric shock gloves.
- The ban covers local, state and federal officers operating in California, takes effect in 2027 and runs until 2030.
- ICE recently awarded a nearly $17 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of shock gloves, prompting the bill.
- The law requires the California Department of Justice to study the safety of shock gloves and report findings to the legislature by 2029.
- Legal experts say courts are likely to find California cannot ultimately dictate equipment rules for federal officers, setting up a potential supremacy dispute.
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September 29, 2026