Bill > SF1665

This bill amends Minnesota's existing law on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) usage by law enforcement, specifically adding a new provision that allows police to use drones during the pursuit of a fleeing suspect. The bill expands the list of authorized UAV uses, inserting a new clause (3) that permits drone deployment "in risk of, or for purposes of, the lawful pursuit of a fleeing suspect." The modification also renumbers the subsequent existing authorized uses, shifting them down one position. This change means law enforcement agencies can now legally use unmanned aerial vehicles to assist in tracking or monitoring suspects who are attempting to flee, which could potentially help in apprehending individuals and enhancing public safety. The bill maintains the existing constraints on UAV use, ensuring that such deployments are still subject to other existing limitations and guidelines, and continues to require specific, authorized purposes for drone operation by law enforcement agencies.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1665&ssn=0&y=2025