Maryland – HB 1233

Title

Criminal Procedure – Law Enforcement Agencies – Use of Drones

Sponsor(s):

Delegates George, Dwyer, and W. Miller

Synopsis:

Makes it illegal for LE to use a ‘drone’ to gather evidence or other information without a warrant. Exception provided for when there is a risk of a terrorist attack or when responding to an emergency.

Definition of the term ‘Drone’ would include MA.

Tracking Site: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frm1st.aspx?tab=home

Status:

Introduced

Recommended Action

Contact sponsor/leadership with request to include MA exclusion…
“Model Aircraft as defined in the Federal Aviation Administration Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 [PL 112-95, Sec. 336(c)] are excluded from the provisions of this Bill/Statute”

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