2017 House Bill 5220 / 2018 Public Act 98

Increase allowable pepper spray concentration

Introduced in the House

Nov. 2, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Michele Hoitenga (R-102)

To revise a prohibition on the use of pepper spray with more than a 10 percent oleoresin capsicum concentration in the reasonable defense of one's person or property. The bill would increase the maximum concentration to 18 percent, and allow the formulas to contain an ultraviolet dye. Reportedly 45 other states allow 18 percent pepper spray concentrations.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 7, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 15, 2018

Passed in the House 88 to 21 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 20, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 8, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 20, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To revise a prohibition on the use of pepper spray with more than a 10 percent oleoresin capsicum concentration in the reasonable defense of one's person or property. The bill would increase the maximum concentration to 18 percent, and allow the formulas to contain an ultraviolet dye. Reportedly 45 other states allow 18 percent pepper spray concentrations.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 2, 2018