MA H1688

Weaponizing or operating a weaponized drone is punishable by 3-20 years in state prison or 6 months to 2.5 years in house of correction, with fines of $1,000-$50,000

Using a drone to photograph, videotape, or surveil a person who has a reasonable expectation of privacy without their knowledge or consent is punishable by up to 2.5 years imprisonment and/or up to $5,000 fine

Unauthorized drone surveillance of critical infrastructure facilities is punishable by up to 2.5 years imprisonment and/or up to $5,000 fine

Critical infrastructure includes power plants, refineries, water treatment facilities, natural gas facilities, telecommunications centers, transportation hubs, pipelines, and correctional/law enforcement facilities that are fenced or posted with no-entry signs

Adds new Section 20 to Chapter 269 of Massachusetts General Laws governing crimes