Illinois HB5553 prohibits deployment of tear gas and unapproved pepper spray, establishes safety standards, and creates civil remedies for injuries.
The Illinois HB5553, known as the Building Remedies to End Abusive Tear Gas and Harmful Exposures Act, aims to protect Illinois residents from dangerous chemical irritant agents. It prohibits the deployment or possession of lachrymatory agents, except for limited personal self-defense purposes. The bill mandates the Department of Public Health to establish rigorous approval standards for pepper spray formulations, including safety testing and capsaicinoid content limits.
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