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NY S01096

NY S01096: Establishes the "protect our privacy (POP) act" to impose limitations on the use of drones for law enforcement purposes; prohibits the use of drones … Verified

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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 at First Amendment-protected events in New York. Exceptions and penalties are not confirmed in the bill description.

Business Impact

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

State
New York
Bill Number
S01096
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

Drone Technology Consumer Protection Law Enforcement Technology Data Privacy

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What This Means

The Protect Our Privacy (POP) Act, introduced in New York, restricts law enforcement from using drones at events like concerts and protests protected by the First Amendment.

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Compliance Checklist

Cease drone operations for law enforcement at protected events
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Evidence obtained may be suppressed in court
Destroy drone-collected data not part of ongoing investigations
Who: Government agencies and private entities holding such data
Deadline: Within one year of collection
Penalty: Potential civil action for violations

Related & Companion Bills

New York A00972 — Establishes the "protect our privacy (POP) act" to impose l…

Full Legal Analysis

The Protect Our Privacy (POP) Act, designated as Bill S01096, has been introduced in New York to establish limitations on the use of drones by law enforcement agencies. The bill specifically prohibits the use of drones at concerts, protests, demonstrations, and other actions protected under the First Amendment. Exceptions for credible threats to public safety or warrants are not confirmed in the available bill description. Penalties for unauthorized drone use are also not detailed in the provided information. The bill's current status in the legislative process is not specified in the provided information.

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