HB 2780 Oregon House · 2019 Regular Session

Relating to use of unmanned aircraft systems for emergency response.

Summary
Provides that fire department may operate unmanned aircraft systems and acquire and disclose information through such operation for purposes of emergency incident response. Provides that laws prohibiting certain operation of unmanned aircraft systems over privately owned premises and certain critical infrastructure facilities do not apply to use of unmanned aircraft system by fire department. Provides that law authorizing action against operator of unmanned aircraft system under certain circumstances does not apply to unmanned aircraft system operated for purposes of emergency incident response by law enforcement agency or fire department.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2019 Last action Jul 1, 2019
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4
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Committee
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Jul 1, 2019
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Jan 25, 2019
Committee
Referred to Veterans and Emergency Preparedness.
lower
Jan 24, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Margaret Doherty
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