Sheriffs and police officers; require availability of less-lethal force option while on duty.

Summary

The bill amends state law to mandate that each municipal police officer and each sheriff’s deputy carry at least one less‑lethal force option, such as a stun gun, baton or pepper spray, while on duty. It adds this requirement to the equipment list for police departments and to the sheriff’s annual budget. The measure failed to advance and died in committee.

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