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NY A05073

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2021

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Abinanti

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from operating a drone within 1,000 feet of a correctional facility or local correctional facility in New York State in a private capacity.

  • Defines "drone" broadly to include powered or unpowered aerial vehicles, balloons, or devices that do not carry human operators and can fly autonomously or be remotely piloted, capture images, intercept communications, or carry payloads.

  • Establishes a civil penalty of $1,000 for the first offense and misdemeanor charges for each subsequent violation.

  • Exempts drone operations authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration for commercial purposes that comply 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 correction

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Correction2/10/2021

Full Bill Text

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