Drone Legislation – Virginia

Virginia – HB 2012

Title

No Title

Sponsor(s):

Delegate Cline

Synopsis:

No state or local agency or organization having jurisdiction over criminal law enforcement or regulatory violations, including but not limited to the Department of State Police, and no department of law enforcement as defined in § 15.2-836 of the Code of Virginia of any county, city, or town shall utilize an unmanned aircraft system before July 1, 2015.

Tracking Site https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/

Status:

Two bills passed by legislature, on governor’s desk

Two-year moratorium on drone deployment by law enforcement

Recommended Action

“No further action required. Continue to monitor for changes/new legislation.

Related News Articles

American Civil Liberties Union,  IVN, Washington Times, US News

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