New Hampshire SB519 prohibits unauthorized surveillance using small unmanned aircraft systems over private property.

New Hampshire SB519 amends state law to prohibit the use of small unmanned aircraft systems with imaging devices for surveillance over private property without the owner's written consent. The bill defines "surveillance" as intentional observation of people or property with visual clarity that cannot be achieved from public ground-level positions. Exceptions include law enforcement activities, critical infrastructure inspections, and emergency assessments, among others. Violators face criminal penalties, including class B felonies for knowing operation or distribution of surveillance.

New Hampshire SB519 prohibits unauthorized surveillance using small unmanned aircraft systems over private property.

New Hampshire SB519 amends state law to prohibit the use of small unmanned aircraft systems with imaging devices for surveillance over private property without the owner's written consent. The bill defines "surveillance" as intentional observation of people or property with visual clarity that cannot be achieved from public ground-level positions. Exceptions include law enforcement activities, critical infrastructure inspections, and emergency assessments, among others. Violators face criminal penalties, including class B felonies for knowing operation or distribution of surveillance.