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S 10707NEW YORKSession 2025-2026State Billin committee

New York bill bans shock gloves and makes possession a misdemeanor

Original title: Relates to banning shock gloves

Last action · September 25, 2026: REFERRED TO RULESSponsor: Julia Salazar

Companion · A 11672same policy, Assembly version
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What This Bill Would Do

This bill prohibits any person, firm, or corporation from importing, manufacturing, selling, holding for sale, or distributing shock gloves in New York. It classifies the possession of shock gloves as a and gives individuals sixty days from the effective date to surrender existing devices to law enforcement.

Why it matters

Residents possessing shock gloves face criminal charges after a 60-day surrender window, while commercial sellers face civil penalties up to $4,000 per willful violation enforced by the Attorney General.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

New York Residents

Residents currently possessing shock gloves must surrender them within 60 days of the effective date to avoid criminal misdemeanor charges.

Directly affected

Retailers and Commercial Vendors

Merchants are prohibited from importing, manufacturing, or selling shock gloves in or into New York and face civil financial penalties for violations.

Directly affected

Law Enforcement Agencies

Police departments and sheriff's offices are designated to receive surrendered shock gloves during the 60-day grace period.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a shock glove under this bill?
A shock glove is defined as any glove, glove-like device, or weapon designed primarily to deliver an electrical shock to another person through physical contact that is capable of stunning, incapacitating, disorienting, paralyzing, or causing pain.
What happens if I currently own a shock glove?
You have 60 days from the effective date of the act to surrender the shock glove to a local police department or sheriff's office, or otherwise lawfully dispose of it, without being guilty of criminal possession.
What penalties do businesses face for selling shock gloves?
Sellers face civil penalties of up to $1,000 for each violation, which can increase to up to $4,000 per violation if the conduct is knowing and willful.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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  1. Sep 25, 2026SenateCommittee
    REFERRED TO RULES

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Julia SalazarSenate · District 18DemocraticPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

New York State, Division of State Police, Supreme Court of the State of New York and 4 more
locationNew York State“Jurisdiction where the ban and regulations apply.”Map →
OrganizationDivision of State Police“Consulted regarding conducted-energy devices and law enforcement.”Map →
OrganizationSupreme Court of the State of New York“Court where the Attorney General brings injunction actions.”Map →
OrganizationDivision of Criminal Justice Services“Consulted regarding forensic testing and law enforcement considerations.”Map →
OrganizationAttorney General“State official tasked with primary enforcement of commercial prohibitions.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of State“Consulted by the Attorney General regarding product safety and consumer protecti”Map →
PersonJulia Salazar“New York State Senator for District 18 who introduced S 10707.”Map →

Sources

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www.nysenate.gov

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