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Introduced
02/04/2014
02/04/2014
In Committee
04/30/2014
04/30/2014
Crossed Over
03/06/2014
03/06/2014
Passed
05/09/2014
05/09/2014
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/01/2014
08/01/2014
Introduced Session
98th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act. Provides that except as provided in the Act, a law enforcement agency may not acquire information from or direct the acquisition of information through the use of a drone owned by a private third party. Provides that in the event that law enforcement acquires information from or directs the acquisition of information through the use of a privately owned drone under the Act, any information so acquired is subject to the retention and disclosure requirements of the Act. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits private third parties from voluntarily submitting information acquired by a privately owned drone to law enforcement. Provides that in the event that law enforcement acquires information from the voluntary submission of that information whether under a request or on a private drone owner's initiative, the information is subject to the retention and disclosure requirements of the Act.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act to clarify when law enforcement agencies can use drones, particularly those owned by private individuals. Generally, law enforcement cannot obtain information from or direct the use of a privately owned drone, except in specific circumstances outlined in Section 15 of the Act, such as during a declared disaster or public health emergency, to counter terrorism, with a warrant, to prevent imminent harm or escape, or to locate a missing person. If law enforcement does acquire information from a privately owned drone under these exceptions, or if a private citizen voluntarily submits drone footage, that information is subject to the Act's rules regarding how long it can be kept and when it can be disclosed.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0831 (on 08/01/2014)
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