AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 29-29.4-01, 29-29.4-02, 29-29.4-03, 29-29.4-04, 29-29.4-05, and 29-29.4-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to law enforcement use of a robot.
What changed between versions
Added new definitions for 'autonomously', 'less than lethal weapon', 'lethal weapon', and 'remotely' to clarify what these terms mean in the context of law enforcement technology.
Updated the definition of 'robot' to specifically exclude law enforcement body-worn cameras, in-car cameras, and license plate readers that don't require search warrants.
Added new definition for 'less than lethal weapon' to distinguish weapons that don't create substantial risk of serious injury or death when used properly.
Strengthened warrant requirements by adding that warrants must specify the maximum period for operation in each flight or deployment, and must detail how collected data will be retained, destroyed, and handled.
Added requirement that warrants must be specifically for surveillance purposes to ensure proper constitutional compliance.
Clarified that information from robots or drones cannot be used in probable cause affidavits unless obtained through warrants or monitoring of public lands/borders.
