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MN SF2037

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Sean Nienow

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Prohibits law enforcement agencies from using unmanned aerial cameras (UACs) to gather evidence or information on individuals

  • Defines UAC as a powered aerial vehicle with a camera that operates without a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces for lift, and can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely

  • Establishes three exceptions allowing UAC use: (1) to counter high-risk terrorist attacks when the U.S. Department of Homeland Security secretary determines credible intelligence supports the threat, (2) with a valid search warrant, or (3) when law enforcement has reasonable suspicion that swift action is needed to prevent imminent danger to life, serious property damage, suspect escape, or evidence destruction

  • Allows aggrieved persons to bring civil actions against law enforcement agencies that violate this prohibition

  • Makes evidence obtained in violation of this section inadmissible in criminal prosecutions in Minnesota

Legislative Description

Law enforcement searches and seizures drone usage prohibition

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

2/27/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2014

Full Bill Text

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