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This bill introduces several regulations concerning unmanned aircraft (drones) in California, focusing on three main areas: residential property insurance inspections, critical infrastructure protection, and restrictions near schools and state facilities. For residential property insurance, the bill requires insurers to notify policyholders at least 30 days in advance before using drones to take aerial images of insured properties, with exceptions for pending insurance claims. If an insurer finds evidence during a drone inspection that could lead to contract termination, they must provide written notice and give the policyholder 120 days to remedy any issues. The bill also mandates that insurers destroy drone-collected data within 90 days, with some exceptions for ongoing investigations or legal requirements. Additionally, the bill establishes infractions for operating drones near critical infrastructure facilities (such as power plants, refineries, and pipelines) and near state government buildings in Sacramento, with fines of $1,000 and specific distance restrictions. The bill also expands existing law to make it a misdemeanor to use drones to surveil or threaten safety near schools, and increases the fine for operating drones over penal institutions from $500 to $1,000. These provisions aim to protect privacy, safety, and critical infrastructure while regulating the use of unmanned aircraft.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB260