NH SB519

Creates a new civil cause of action (RSA Chapter 507-J) prohibiting the use of drones equipped with imaging devices to conduct surveillance over private property without written consent from the property owner where a reasonable expectation of privacy exists

Establishes that a reasonable expectation of privacy is presumed in any location where an individual cannot be observed from a public ground-level position

Exempts law enforcement operating with valid warrants or under exigent circumstances, counter-terrorism operations, regulated utility inspections, licensed business operations, property tax appraisals, and environmental emergency assessments

Allows victims of violations to sue for compensatory damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, and reasonable attorney's fees

Takes effect January 1, 2027, with fiscal impact of less than $10,000 annually through 2029