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Introduced
12/28/2020
12/28/2020
In Committee
04/20/2021
04/20/2021
Crossed Over
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
Passed
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/06/2021
07/06/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Expanding the authorized uses of drones by law enforcement agencies and other specified entities for specified purposes; requiring the Department of Management Services, in consultation with a specified officer, to publish a list of approved drone manufacturers meeting specified security standards; requiring governmental agencies to discontinue the use of specified drones by a certain date; requiring the department to establish minimum security standards for governmental agency drone use, etc.
AI Summary
This bill expands the authorized uses of drones by law enforcement agencies and other specified entities, such as for providing aerial perspectives of large crowds, assisting with traffic management, and facilitating evidence collection at crime and traffic scenes. The bill also requires the Department of Management Services to publish a list of approved drone manufacturers that meet security standards, and mandates that governmental agencies discontinue using drones not produced by an approved manufacturer by January 1, 2023. Additionally, the department must establish minimum security requirements for governmental agencies' drone use to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of collected data.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Criminal Justice (Senate), Rules (Senate)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2021-165 (on 07/06/2021)
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