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S 1096 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the "protect our privacy (POP) act" to impose limitations on the use of drones for law enforcement purposes

Summary
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.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement drone use at protests (1st Amendment), protecting civil liberties and enhancing oversight - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts drone surveillance at protests, directly protecting privacy rights under technology policy.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
Jan 8, 2025
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upper
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Jessica Ramos
Jessica Ramos
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
13
Co
Photo of Andrew Gounardes
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
NY
26
Co
Photo of Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
47
Co
Photo of Brian Kavanagh
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
NY
27
Co
Photo of Gustavo Rivera
Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
33
Co
Photo of Jabari Brisport
Jabari Brisport
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
25
Co
Photo of John Liu
John Liu
DDemocratic
NY
16
Co
Photo of Julia Salazar
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
18
Co
Photo of Kevin Parker
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
21
Co
Photo of Leroy Comrie
Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
NY
14
Co
Photo of Liz Krueger
Liz Krueger
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
28