Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
California lawmakers have passed legislation imposing a temporary three-year ban on shock gloves for law enforcement, following ICE’s announcement earlier this month that it was purchasing the devices. Last-minute changes clarified that standard Tasers and stun guns are not included. The three-year freeze would give officials time to study the impacts of shock gloves, with new rules potentially developed later if the technology is found to be safe. The bill passed despite opposition from law enforcement groups and Republican lawmakers. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office says it has already spent about $35,000 on 10 shock gloves and 10 remotely controlled shock bands, but the technology is not currently being used.
California lawmakers have passed legislation imposing a temporary three-year ban on shock gloves for law enforcement, following ICE’s announcement earlier this month that it was purchasing the devices. Last-minute changes clarified that standard Tasers and stun guns are not included. The three-year freeze would give officials time to study the impacts of shock gloves, with new rules potentially developed later if the technology is found to be safe. The bill passed despite opposition from law enforcement groups and Republican lawmakers. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office says it has already spent about $35,000 on 10 shock gloves and 10 remotely controlled shock bands, but the technology is not currently being used.
