California is moving closer to becoming the first U.S. state to ban law enforcement agencies, including federal immigration officers, from using so-called “electric gloves” after the state Legislature approved the measure this week.

The bill, introduced by Democratic Assemblymember LaShae Sharp Collins of San Diego, would temporarily prohibit the use of handheld devices capable of delivering an electric shock through direct contact with a person.

The proposal emerged after it was revealed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) awarded a contract worth approximately $16.7 million to purchase thousands of the devices. The agency says the gloves would serve as a lower-intensity tool for controlling people who resist during arrests, transfers or other high-risk situations.

California’s legislation would keep the ban in place through 2030 and also calls for a study examining the devices’ safety and potential impact on communities. The measure would additionally restrict the use of state funds to purchase them.

Sharp Collins has questioned the deployment of the technology before sufficient evidence is available regarding its potential risks and appropriate use protocols.

Civil rights organizations, including the ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties, have also backed the measure.

The Department of Homeland Security, meanwhile, has opposed efforts to restrict the devices, arguing that federal authorities need access to tools that can protect officers and help them manage dangerous situations.

The gloves, known as G.L.O.V.E., are designed to deliver an electric shock when they come into contact with a person’s skin. ICE is considering their use during arrests, detainee transfers and civil disturbances.

The legislation now goes to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto the bill.

If enacted, the ban would mark another point of tension between California and the federal government over the policies and tools used during immigration enforcement operations.