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IA SF2283
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Transportation
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AI Summary
- Certified law enforcement officers may operate unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to assist in apprehending drivers who are eluding or attempting to elude pursuing law enforcement vehicles in violation of section 321.279
- Officers using drones during such pursuits may cite the fleeing driver for any traffic violations committed during the pursuit
- Drone operators must be certified under 14 C.F.R. pt. 107 or hold an FAA certificate of authorization, and the drone must be registered with the FAA
- Drones shall not enter controlled airspace or runway flight paths, and operators must adhere to applicable notices to airmen; operators who violate these airspace restrictions assume liability for any resulting damages
- Information obtained by certified officers operating drones in compliance with these provisions is admissible as evidence in criminal prosecutions of persons eluding law enforcement
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles by law enforcement officers.(Formerly SF 2105.)
Last Action
Read first time, passed on file. H.J. 573.
3/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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