Bill would incentivize development and procurement of less‑lethal law‑enforcement tools via tax changes
State bill HB2189 — US — status: passed chamber
Official title: Innovate Less Lethal to De-Escalate Tax Modernization Act Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
What it does
The Innovate Less Lethal to De‑Escalate Tax Modernization Act (Law‑Enforcement Innovate to De‑Escalate Act) would create federal tax and related incentives intended to encourage the development, manufacture, and agency procurement of less‑lethal technologies and equipment. The measure targets research, commercialization, and adoption of alternatives to lethal force through changes to tax treatment and programmatic incentives. The bill passed the House and has been received in the Senate.
Industry impact
Manufacturers that produce or pivot to less‑lethal technologies would be the primary beneficiaries, likely seeing increased demand and potential tax or grant support for R&D and sales to public agencies. Retailers and dealers could see indirect opportunities when supplying agencies or selling related non‑firearm equipment, but the bill does not alter federal firearm transfer rules. NFA/SOT businesses would generally be unaffected unless they also manufacture or contract to supply covered less‑lethal devices.
Latest official status: Received in the Senate.
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