HB 979: Drone Surveillance
GENERAL BILL by Smith
Drone Surveillance; Designates act as "Florida Drone Privacy Act"; requires FDLE to develop guidelines for use of drones by state or local law enforcement agencies; requires such law enforcement agencies to annually report to FDLE, & requires FDLE to annually report to Governor & Legislature, regarding drone usage; specifies situations in which it is lawful to capture image with drone; prohibits capture of image of individual or privately owned real property using drone in certain circumstances; prohibits possession, disclosure, display, distribution, or use of such illegally captured images; provides defenses to prosecution; prohibits use or discovery of such images in legal proceedings; provides exceptions; provides for civil actions for damages relating to violations; provides for court costs & attorney fees; specifies limitations period for such actions; provides criminal penalties.
Last Action: 4/28/2015 House - Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 766 (Ch. 2015-26)
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2015 | House |
• Filed |
| 3/3/2015 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 81 • Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 81 |
| 4/28/2015 | House |
• Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 766 (Ch. 2015-26) |
