AR HB1148

Creates the "Arkansas Privacy Act" establishing criminal offenses for using unmanned aircraft systems (drones) to capture images of individuals or private property with the purpose of conducting surveillance

Makes unlawful drone surveillance a Class C misdemeanor, with separate Class C or Class B misdemeanor penalties for possessing, disclosing, displaying, or distributing images captured illegally

Expands the definition of "critical infrastructure" to include natural gas facilities and broadband wireline facilities, with Class B misdemeanor penalties (Class A for repeat offenses) for unauthorized drone surveillance of such facilities

Establishes civil damages of $5,000 for illegally captured images and $10,000 for disclosure/distribution, plus actual damages if done with malice, with a 2-year statute of limitations and mandatory attorney's fees for prevailing parties

Provides 25 exemptions for lawful drone image capture, including law enforcement with warrants, emergency response, utility inspections, insurance underwriting, licensed real estate marketing, agricultural research, and commercial operations complying with FAA regulations