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NY A00972

NY A00972: Establishes the "protect our privacy (POP) act" to impose limitations on the use of drones for law enforcement purposes; prohibits the use of drones … Reviewed

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Establishes the "protect our privacy (POP) act" to impose limitations on the use of drones for law enforcement purposes; prohibits the use of drones by law enforcement at concerts, protests, demonstrations, or other actions protected by the first amendment.

AI Summary

The POP Act limits law enforcement's use of drones, prohibiting their use at First Amendment-protected events. The full bill text may include exceptions, penalties, enforcement mechanisms, or procedural requirements.

Business Impact

If you operate drones for law enforcement, you must avoid use at First Amendment events or face unspecified consequences.

State
New York
Bill Number
A00972
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Jan 7, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Consumer Protection Law Enforcement Drone Technology Privacy Advocacy

What This Means

The Protect Our Privacy (POP) Act aims to restrict the use of drones by law enforcement in New York, specifically banning their use at concerts, protests, and demonstrations. The full bill text may include exceptions, penalties, enforcement mechanisms, or procedural requirements.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

referred to governmental operations

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Compliance Checklist

Cease all drone surveillance at concerts, protests, and demonstrations.
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Potential civil action for violations
Destroy existing drone-collected data within one year.
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: Within one year of enactment
Penalty: Civil action for failure to comply

Related & Companion Bills

New York S01096 — Establishes the "protect our privacy (POP) act" to impose l…

Full Legal Analysis

The Protect Our Privacy (POP) Act, introduced in New York, seeks to impose limitations on the use of drones by law enforcement agencies. The bill explicitly prohibits the use of drones at events protected by the First Amendment, such as concerts, protests, and demonstrations. The analysis is based on the official description and does not include details from the full bill text, which may contain information on exceptions, penalties, enforcement mechanisms, or specific procedural requirements related to this prohibition. Additionally, the full bill text may outline specific procedural requirements or conditions under which drones may still be used by law enforcement. The bill's current status and referral details are not verified due to the lack of access to the full bill text.

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