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Asm. Dr. Sharp-Collins Introduces New Ban on Taser Shock Gloves for Law Enforcement

August 26, 2026

California Assemblymember Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins has introduced AB 2760, legislation that would ban state and local law enforcement from purchasing or using taser shock gloves and similar wearable devices that deliver electrical shocks through direct physical contact. The proposed ban comes as these devices are being adopted by police departments nationwide, including in Omaha schools where officers have been equipped with 40 such devices. Lawmakers express concern that these weapons are untested, difficult to monitor through body cameras or oversight mechanisms, and could enable excessive force, particularly against vulnerable populations.

Who is affected

  • California residents and communities who would potentially encounter law enforcement
  • State and local law enforcement agencies in California
  • Vulnerable communities and populations
  • School students (given the technology's deployment in school environments elsewhere)
  • Individuals who may be subject to ICE enforcement
  • Omaha Police Department and school resource officers in Nebraska (already using the devices)

What action is being taken

  • Asm. Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins introduced AB 2760 legislation to prohibit taser shock gloves
  • The Senate Public Safety Committee is hearing AB 2760 this week
  • Law enforcement agencies across the country are adopting wearable shock devices

Why it matters

  • This legislation matters because it addresses emerging weapons technology before potential harm occurs, prioritizing public safety and accountability over rapid adoption of untested devices. The wearable shock gloves pose unique concerns compared to traditional tasers since their use through direct physical contact is difficult to observe or verify through body cameras and oversight mechanisms, creating potential for repeated or prolonged electrical exposure with limited accountability. The issue is particularly significant for vulnerable communities who may face disproportionate use of force.

What's next

  • AB 2760 will be heard in the Senate Public Safety Committee this week.

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint