Bill > S06435

This bill, known as the "Protect Our Privacy (POP) Act," establishes restrictions on the use of drones by law enforcement in New York. Specifically, it prohibits the use of drones to observe, monitor, document, record, investigate, or collect data at concerts, protests, demonstrations, or other actions protected by the First Amendment. Additionally, it requires law enforcement to obtain a search warrant, based on probable cause, before using a drone for any other law enforcement purpose. The bill also restricts the use of drones equipped with facial recognition software or crowd control devices, and requires the destruction of drone-collected data not related to an ongoing criminal investigation within one year. The bill aims to protect the privacy rights of individuals and their constitutional right to engage in First Amendment-protected activities without warrantless surveillance.