MA S1349

Bill

To regulate the use of unmanned aerial vehicles

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
02/26/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to regulate the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill regulates the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Massachusetts. It requires government entities to obtain a warrant before using a UAV, except in cases of emergency. The bill also places restrictions on the collection, use, and retention of data obtained through UAV operations, such as prohibiting the use of facial recognition technology and requiring the deletion of data not related to the target of a warrant. The bill includes reporting requirements for judges who authorize UAV warrants and requires the court administrator to annually report to the legislature on the number of such warrants. Overall, the bill aims to balance public safety and privacy concerns around the use of UAVs by government agencies.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (12)

Thomas Calter (D), James Cantwell (D), Mike Day (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Ryan Fattman (R), Paul Heroux (D), Donald Humason (R), Brad Jones (R), Patrick O'Connor (R), Richard Ross (R), Bruce Tarr (R), Chris Walsh (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/26/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1349

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1349
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1349.pdf

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