Bill > H3139

This bill amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to add a new section regulating the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones. The key provisions include: 1. Defining the terms "operate," "unmanned aircraft system (UAS)," and "unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone." 2. Prohibiting municipalities from enacting or enforcing any ordinances regulating the operation of UAS and UAVs, except as authorized by federal or state regulations. 3. Prohibiting the operation of a UAS or UAV armed with a weapon capable of causing serious injury or death, or interfering with the flight of manned aircraft. 4. Prohibiting the operation of a UAS or UAV to interfere with or impede first responders or law enforcement actively responding to an emergency. 5. Prohibiting the operation of a UAS or UAV for the purpose of conducting surveillance or observation of an individual, their private property, or dwelling without the individual's consent, with certain exceptions for law enforcement. 6. Requiring law enforcement agencies to permanently erase or destroy all images, footage, data, or recordings captured from a UAS or UAV not later than 120 days after capture, with exceptions for evidence of a crime or an ongoing investigation or judicial proceeding.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3139