Senate OKs limits and safeguards on law-enforcement use of drones
Apr 16, 2025
Senate Bill 238 allows law enforcement agencies to operate unmanned aircraft systems for specified lawful police activities but adds statutory safeguards including the prohibition of collecting certain political, religious or associational information under ORS 181A.0250.
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Senate Bill 238 A passed the Oregon Senate on April 16 after advancing from the Judiciary Committee. The measure clarifies permitted uses of unmanned aircraft systems by law enforcement while including several safeguards to protect civil liberties.
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