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MA H3496

Relative to unmanned aerial vehicles


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to penalties for unauthorized use of unmanned aerial vehicles. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to impose penalties for the unauthorized use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It defines "critical infrastructure facility" and "unmanned aerial vehicle" for the purposes of the bill. The key provisions include: 1) Punishing the weaponization or operation of a weaponized UAV with imprisonment of 3-20 years or a fine of $1,000-$50,000; 2) Punishing the use of a UAV to photograph, videotape, or surveil another person without their knowledge and consent with up to 2.5 years imprisonment or a $5,000 fine; and 3) Punishing the use of a UAV to photograph, videotape, or surveil a critical infrastructure facility without lawful authority with up to 2.5 years imprisonment or a $5,000 fine.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

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