2017 House Bill 5220

Senate Roll Call 168: Passed

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.

36 Yeas / 0 Nays
Republican (27 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Democrat (9 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (1)