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VA SB1331
VA SB1331Drones; moratorium on use of unmanned aircraft systems by state or local government department, etc.
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Introduced
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Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/03/2013
04/03/2013
Introduced Session
2013 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Drones; moratorium. Places a moratorium on the use of unmanned aircraft systems by state and local law enforcement and regulatory entities until July 1, 2015, except in defined emergency situations or in training exercises related to such situations. The moratorium does not apply to certain Virginia National Guard functions or to research and development conducted by institutions of higher education or other research organizations. The bill requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General and other agencies, to develop protocols for the use of drones by law-enforcement agencies and report its findings to the Governor and the General Assembly by November 1, 2013.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0796) (on 04/03/2013)
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