HB 2538 Summary

• Requires law enforcement agents to obtain a search warrant before using unmanned aerial vehicles for any purpose within Arizona airspace.

• Makes it illegal to knowingly assist any person or entity in violating the unmanned aerial vehicle search warrant requirement.

• Classifies violations of the law as class 6 felonies and makes evidence obtained from violations inadmissible in civil or criminal trials.

• Limits search warrants for unmanned aerial vehicles to those issued by magistrates or judges based on probable cause, with warrants expiring 24 hours after issuance.

• Applies the requirement to all law enforcement and criminal justice officers, employees, agents, and contractors of the United States and the state of Arizona.