Bill > S00675

This bill, titled the "Protect Our Privacy (POP) Act," establishes limitations on the use of drones by law enforcement. 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. The bill also requires law enforcement to obtain a search warrant, issued upon a finding of probable cause, prior to using a drone for any other law enforcement purpose. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of drones equipped with facial recognition software or devices used for crowd control purposes, and it requires the destruction of data or information obtained by drones within one year, unless it is part of an ongoing criminal investigation or proceeding.