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SB238 • 2025

Modifies provisions relating to the use of unmanned aircraft systems by law enforcement officers and agencies.

Modifies provisions relating to the use of unmanned aircraft systems by law enforcement officers and agencies.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-06-11 House

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-05-28 House

    Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Rules.

  4. 2025-05-28 House

    Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.

  5. 2025-05-22 House

    Work Session held.

  6. 2025-05-08 House

    Public Hearing held.

  7. 2025-05-07 House

    Public Hearing held.

  8. 2025-04-18 House

    Referred to Judiciary.

  9. 2025-04-16 Senate

    Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed. Ayes, 23; Nays, 3--Linthicum, McLane, Robinson; Excused, 4--Gelser Blouin, Gorsek, Starr, Woods.

  10. 2025-04-16 Senate

    Vote explanation(s) filed by Pham.

  11. 2025-04-16 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  12. 2025-04-15 Senate

    Second reading.

  13. 2025-04-14 Senate

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

  14. 2025-04-07 Senate

    Work Session held.

  15. 2025-03-31 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  16. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Judiciary.

  17. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

<b>Digest: The Act changes the laws about the use of drones by law enforcement. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.5).</b>
[<i>Digest: The Act tells the DPSST to do a study. (Flesch Readability Score: 94.3).</i>]
[<i>Requires the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to study issues relating to law enforcement officers. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026.</i>]
<b>Modifies provisions relating to the use of unmanned aircraft systems by law enforcement officers and agencies.</b>
Relating to: Relating to law enforcement officers.
Current location: In House Committee