New York A07208 restricts drone use by law enforcement and others to protect privacy.

New York A07208, known as the Empire State Citizens' Protection from Unwarranted Surveillance Act, amends the civil rights law to impose limitations on drone use. It prohibits law enforcement and state, county, or municipal agencies from using drones to gather evidence unless a valid search warrant is obtained. It also bans drone surveillance of individuals inside their homes, places of worship, or private property. Exceptions include law enforcement use of drones with a warrant, for imminent danger, border patrol, and counter-terrorism.

New York A07208 restricts drone use by law enforcement and others to protect privacy.

New York A07208, known as the Empire State Citizens' Protection from Unwarranted Surveillance Act, amends the civil rights law to impose limitations on drone use. It prohibits law enforcement and state, county, or municipal agencies from using drones to gather evidence unless a valid search warrant is obtained. It also bans drone surveillance of individuals inside their homes, places of worship, or private property. Exceptions include law enforcement use of drones with a warrant, for imminent danger, border patrol, and counter-terrorism.