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ID H0376

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2020

Primary Sponsor

Transportation and Defense Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits use of unmanned aircraft systems to conduct surveillance, gather evidence, or photograph specifically targeted persons or private property without written consent, except with a warrant or for emergency response related to safety, search and rescue, or controlled substance investigations

  • Bans recording individuals without consent for purposes of publishing or publicly disseminating photographs or recordings

  • Authorizes law enforcement agencies and fire departments to use unmanned aircraft systems for traffic accident documentation, traffic management at events, natural disaster assessment, training, search and rescue, emergency response, and warrant-authorized operations

  • Permits utility owners and contractors to use unmanned aircraft systems to inspect utilities, public works, or infrastructure

  • Allows persons subject to prohibited conduct to sue for civil damages in the amount of the greater of $1,000 or actual damages, plus reasonable attorney's fees and litigation costs

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to update restrictions on the use of unmanned aircraft systems and to provide for exceptions.

AERONAUTICS

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Transportation & Defense

1/30/2020

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Defense1/30/2020

Full Bill Text

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