Regards use of an uncrewed aerial vehicle for surveillance
This bill establishes rules for law enforcement agencies regarding the use of drones for surveillance. It requires officers to obtain a search warrant before using a drone to look inside a home or property, unless specific exceptions apply, such as border patrol, emergency situations, or traffic enforcement. The legislation also prohibits private individuals from using drones to spy on others without consent and mandates that agencies keep records of all drone flights. Additionally, it clarifies that while flight data is a public record, technical details about the drone's capabilities are protected from being shared during legal proceedings.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 4, 2023
Last action Jun 11, 2024
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1
Apr 18, 2023
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Refer to Committee
lower
Apr 4, 2023
Introduced
Introduced
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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