An Act banning the use of tear gas against civilians

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Overview Bill text 1 History 4 Sponsors

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1758) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to band the use of tear gas against civilians. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Dec 4, 2025 — Accompanied a study order, see S2798
Session: 194th
Momentum: 28 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 318 days quiet

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