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NY A01670

NY A01670
Criminalizes the unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft.


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Introduced
01/12/2017
In Committee
01/03/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

2017-2018 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to unlawful use of a drone The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York Penal Law to criminalize the unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft, or drone. The key provisions include defining a "drone" as an unmanned aircraft operated remotely without direct human intervention, defining "restricted airspace" as airspace over correctional facilities or within 5 miles of an airport, and establishing various prohibitions on the personal use of drones, such as operating them above 400 feet, without line of sight, within restricted airspace, recklessly, with intent to harass, or without the owner's consent on private property below 100 feet. Violations of these provisions are classified as a criminal offense.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

referred to codes (on 01/03/2018)

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