FDA Misses Deadline to Ban Electrical Shock Devices on People with Intellectual Disabilities

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not meet its own deadline to prohibit the use of electrical shock devices on individuals with intellectual disabilities, prompting reactions from disability advocates.

The initial deadline for the ban has now passed without the FDA issuing the prohibition. The use of these devices has been a contentious issue, with advocates for people with intellectual disabilities voicing strong opposition.

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Date: June 1, 2026

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