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Senate panel tables drone bill after extensive debate over definitions, exemptions and civil penalties
Summary
Senators debated SB136, a proposal to criminalize certain drone surveillance and interference with critical infrastructure; sponsors and law-enforcement witnesses argued it fills gaps in state law, but members raised constitutional and drafting concerns, and the committee voted to table the measure.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday tabled Senate Bill 136 after extended questioning about the bill’s definitions and broad exemptions.
Sponsor Senator Munoz described the measure as narrowly tailored to protect critical infrastructure — including power, water and pipelines — and to close enforcement gaps that law enforcement says make drone-related investigations difficult. "Drones are increasingly capable of high resolution imaging and…
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