Iowa – SF 276

Title

Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems—prohibition

Sponsor(s):

Senators Sorensen, Bertrand, Guth, Zaun, Grenier

Synopsis:

A state agency or an agency of a political subdivision of the state having jurisdiction over criminal law enforcement shall not utilize an unmanned aircraft system prior to July 1, 2015.

Exceptions provided for the occurrence of a disaster, during an Amber alert or for search and rescue operation when deployment is necessary to protect life, health, or property.

Bans deployment of any weaponized unmanned aircraft system.

Tracking Site: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/index.aspx

Status:

Status Unknown

Recommended Action

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Drone Legislation – Iowa