Bill > H4417

This bill amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws to regulate the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions of the bill include: prohibiting municipalities from enacting their own drone regulations, making it illegal to operate a drone in violation of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules, prohibiting the use of armed drones capable of causing serious bodily injury or death, prohibiting the operation of drones in a way that interferes with manned aircraft or first responders, and restricting the use of drones for surveillance or observation of individuals or private property without consent. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to delete drone footage not used as evidence within 120 days, unless it is part of an ongoing investigation or judicial proceeding.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on Transportation (J)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4417