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FL S0518

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Manny Diaz

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida law (s. 934.50, F.S.) to add a new exception allowing state agencies and political subdivisions to use drones for assessing damage caused by hurricanes, floods, wildfires, or any other natural disaster
  • Maintains existing prohibitions on law enforcement using drones to gather evidence and on using imaging-equipped drones to surveil private property without written consent, except where specific statutory exceptions apply
  • Reenacts s. 330.41(4)(c), F.S., relating to unmanned aircraft systems and critical infrastructure facility protections, to incorporate the amendment by cross-reference
  • Sponsored by Senator Diaz with a scheduled effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Drones

Last Action

Died in returning Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 44 (Ch. 2021-165)

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules3/31/2021
Community Affairs3/10/2021
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security1/21/2021

Full Bill Text

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