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NY S06222

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Ritchie

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits private individuals from operating drones within 1,000 feet of any state or local correctional facility in New York.

  • Defines "drone" broadly to include powered or unpowered aerial vehicles, balloons, and similar devices that can fly autonomously, be remotely piloted, capture images or communications, or carry payloads.

  • Establishes penalties of $1,000 civil penalty for first offense and misdemeanor charges for subsequent violations.

  • Exempts drones operated by persons or entities authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration for commercial purposes, provided the operation complies with that authorization.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to prohibiting civilian drone use within 1000 feet of a correctional facility except when in use under the Federal Aviation Administration's authorization.

Last Action

referred to codes

6/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Codes6/15/2016
Crime Victims, Crime and Correction1/6/2016

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