SB647
Unmanned aircraft systems; use by law-enforcement officers, search warrants.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Jan. 14, 2026
Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Chief Patron:
Todd Pillion (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Use of unmanned aircraft systems by law-enforcement officers; search warrants.
Expedites the issuance of a search warrant for unmanned aircraft systems by law-enforcement officers upon a finding of reasonable and probable cause by an authorized judicial official as defined in the bill. The bill permits the use of unmanned aircraft systems without a search warrant when law enforcement is surveying ... (More) the scene of a crime or to respond to a public safety call for service, to locate a person when such person has fled the offense location during the initial response to an incident, or to provide real-time aerial observation to increase on-scene safety and security, deliver essential supplies, and provide enhanced communication for emergency personnel in response to emergency calls. The bill also authorizes the use of unmanned aircraft systems by law enforcement during large gatherings, demonstrations, disturbances, or other such events in the public domain to aid in maintaining the safety and security of event attendees and members of the public. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103704D
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
