HB 2951 Illinois House · 103rd Regular Session

FREEDOM FROM DRONE SURVEIL

Summary
Amends the Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act. Defines "special event". Deletes "data" from the definition of "information". Provides that "information" does not include data gathered under circumstances in which the drone is used over publicly owned property or private property with prior permission of the owner of the private property when the purpose is training peace officers, public relations, conducting infrastructure inspections, or other similar non-law enforcement purposes. Permits the use of a drone by a law enforcement agency at a special event to prepare for or monitor crowd size, density, and movement; assess public safety staffing; or monitor the safety of the participants. Provides that a law enforcement agency may use a drone to respond to Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) dispatched calls for service if the primary purpose for the response is to locate or assist victims, or both, identify offenders, or guide emergency response. Provides that information gathered by a drone is subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Makes other changes. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure information that is prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 16, 2023
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