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OK SB2043

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Shortey

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "drone" as a powered, unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with a recording device that can fly autonomously or be remotely piloted

  • Prohibits law enforcement agencies from using drones to gather evidence in criminal investigations without first obtaining a search warrant, with exceptions for search and rescue operations, locating escaped prisoners, or preventing imminent danger or destruction of evidence

  • Makes selling, transporting, manufacturing, possessing, or operating any weaponized drone a felony punishable by a $500-$1,000 fine and 1-5 years imprisonment

  • Makes using a drone to photograph, record, or observe someone where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy a misdemeanor offense

  • Declares evidence or information obtained in violation of these provisions inadmissible in criminal proceedings, with an effective date of July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Aircraft; restricting the use of drones. Effective Date. Emergency.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Public Safety Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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