✔️ HB251
Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities
Summary
HB251 establishes requirements for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) by law enforcement in Ohio, including the necessity of obtaining search warrants for certain surveillance activities. It allows warrantless drone use under specific circumstances such as border patrol, exigent circumstances, and during environmental disasters. The bill also prohibits the use of armed drones and mandates documentation of flight data.
Rationale
The bill introduces regulations on law enforcement's use of drones, which may conflict with the Libertarian principles of privacy and limited government intervention. However, it includes some protections against unwarranted surveillance, which aligns with certain LPO principles. The mixed nature of the bill's provisions leads to moderate alignment scores.
Risks and Concerns
- Potential for increased government surveillance
- Risk of misuse of drone technology by law enforcement
- Possibility of infringing on individual privacy rights