SB 845

Under current law, a person who intentionally uses a device or container

containing oleoresin of capsicum or CS gel (commonly known as pepper spray) to

cause bodily harm or discomfort to another person is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

Current law provides exceptions to the crime such as a person acting in self-defense

or defense of another, a law enforcement officer acting in an official capacity, or armed

forces or national guard personnel acting in the line of duty. This bill adds an

exception for employees of the Department of Corrections who are acting in an

official capacity. The bill also prohibits DOC from prohibiting employees from

carrying or using such devices or containers while acting in an official capacity.