Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew YorkReferred
A 11672: Relates to banning shock gloves
Rules Committee
A 11672 status: Referred — REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION (updated Sep 2, 2026).
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Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 65/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill amends the General Business Law and Penal Law to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and possession of 'shock gloves'—defined as wearable devices designed to deliver electrical shocks to others.
Who is affected
Manufacturers, retailers, online marketplaces, and individuals currently possessing shock gloves.
Requirements and enforcement
Retailers must cease sales; individuals must surrender or lawfully dispose of existing devices within 60 days of the act's effective date.
Costs and funding
Regulatory compliance costs for businesses and loss of personal property value for individuals owning devices.
When it takes effect
Takes effect on the 90th day after becoming law.
Potential benefits
Increases public safety by banning inherently dangerous weaponized apparel.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential impact on individuals relying on such devices for self-defense and the burden of mandatory disposal.
What is still unknown
The exact scope of 'substantially similar' devices that the Attorney General may regulate in the future.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Prevents market entry for dangerous weaponized apparel
- Protects consumers from deceptive safety products
- Reduces potential legal liability for retail platforms
Risks
- Prohibits legitimate commercial trade of specific wearable devices
- Imposes new regulatory compliance costs on distributors
- Requires potential liquidation of inventory by retailers
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Enhances public safety by removing shock-capable weapons
- Decreases risk of accidental injury from unregulated devices
- Standardizes prohibitions against concealed electronic weapons
Risks
- Criminalizes possession of previously legal items
- Removes a self-defense option for vulnerable individuals
- Necessitates public awareness campaigns to avoid accidental law-breaking
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
90%
Benefits
- Empowers the Attorney General to pursue civil penalties
- Provides mechanism for public notice prior to enforcement
- Grants subpoena power for investigations into illicit sales
Risks
- Attorney General granted broad authority to define regulated devices
- Potential for enforcement discretion in product classification
- Inter-agency consultation may lack public transparency
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
90%
Benefits
- Directly reduces physical injury risks from electric shocks
- Mitigates long-term health risks associated with unregulated stunning devices
- Prevents use of shock devices against unsuspecting victims
Risks
- May limit non-lethal self-defense tool access
- Could drive illicit market for unapproved, more dangerous alternatives
- Potential for police interaction regarding possession of existing devices
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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Source note
Bill requires owners to surrender devices within 60 days of the effective date to avoid criminal liability.
Analysis scope
Full bill text provided, but legislative history (floor debate/committee reports) is absent.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeCurrent
- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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