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NY S01096
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Ramos
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AI Summary
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Prohibits law enforcement agencies from using drones for any law enforcement purposes, including entering agreements with private entities to obtain drone-collected information, with no warrants permitted for such use
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Allows only two exceptions: search and rescue operations and examining conditions of dangerous areas after natural disasters
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Bans drone use at concerts, protests, demonstrations, or other First Amendment-protected activities, and prohibits possession or use of armed drones by law enforcement
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Requires retroactive deletion of all facial recognition data obtained from drones and destruction of existing law enforcement drone data within one year unless subject to subpoena or court order
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Creates private right of action with damages of $1,000 per violation or actual damages (whichever is greater), plus punitive damages and attorneys' fees, and mandates suppression of evidence obtained in violation of the act
Legislative Description
Establishes the "protect our privacy (POP) act" to impose limitations on the use of drones for law enforcement purposes; prohibits the use of drones by law enforcement at concerts, protests, demonstrations, or other actions protected by the first amendment.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026