Connecticut's Public Safety and Security Committee decided to take no action on proposed bill HB- 7260, which would have allowed law enforcement to use weaponized drones. The bill was originally designed as a response to a Connecticut teen's YouTube videos showing drones that he equipped with a flamethrower and a handgun. (The teen and his father are currently in court with … [Read more...] about Connecticut Decides Against “Weaponized” Drones for Law Enforcement
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NH Latest State to Consider Local Drone Laws
A New Hampshire House committee is considering a bill to regulate drones in order to protect privacy. "I think most of us don't want the neighborhood boy flying his drone, taking pictures of us in our backyards or through the windows of our homes into our bedrooms," said Rep. Neal Kurk, R-Weare during the hearings. House Bill 97 is designed to address privacy concerns, … [Read more...] about NH Latest State to Consider Local Drone Laws
Virginia Drone Legislation Puts A Veto In Plain Sight
(Source: http://wamu.org) Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is siding with police and other law enforcement officials who say they should not have to get a warrant before using drone aircraft. But a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers is pushing for more oversight. Right now, Virginia's skies are free from drones from police departments. A temporary moratorium is in place … [Read more...] about Virginia Drone Legislation Puts A Veto In Plain Sight
Maine Legislators to Hear Bills Controlling Drone Use
(Source: pressherald.com) A pair of bills to try to control drone aircraft in Maine’s skies will go before a legislative committee this week. One of the measures is largely a repeat of a bill vetoed by Gov. Paul LePage two years ago. Like that bill, the measure would ban law enforcement agencies from buying drones without local government approval and also ban the use … [Read more...] about Maine Legislators to Hear Bills Controlling Drone Use
Bill Requiring Warrants for Drone Use OKd by CA Legislature
from dailynewsen.com California lawmakers voted Wednesday to need that law enforcement agencies receive warrants to use drones for surveillance and appeared poised to pass legislation that would allow guns to be confiscated from people declared risky. Assemblyman Jeff Gorell (R-Camarillo) mentioned the expanded use of drones, or unmanned aerial cars, by law enforcement … [Read more...] about Bill Requiring Warrants for Drone Use OKd by CA Legislature
