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Relating to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles by law enforcement officers

Sponsored by Sen. Charlie McClintock (R)

Topics:Crime & correctionsPublic safety & emergencies

Same legislation: SF 2283

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Also covers SF 2283.

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 26, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 26, 2026
  3. Done: Senate committeeFebruary 11, 2026
  4. Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2283
  5. Next: House committee
  6. Next: Passes the House
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became SF 2283 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2283 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Police officers can use drones to help catch drivers who are running away from patrol cars. Officers may also use these drones to write tickets for any traffic violations the driver commits during the chase. Any video or information the drone captures can be used as evidence in court as long as the drone is flying in public airspace.1

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles by law enforcement officers. The bill provides that a certified law enforcement officer may operate an unmanned aerial vehicle in order to assist other law enforcement officers in apprehending a driver eluding or attempting to elude a pursuing law enforcement vehicle, and may cite the driver for any traffic violations committed during the pursuit. The bill provides that information obtained as a result of the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle is admissible as evidence in a criminal or civil proceeding when the information obtained is from a location that is viewable from the public navigable airspace or is within public view, or if the information is otherwise obtained in a manner that is consistent with state and federal law.

Full bill text2

Senate subcommittee

Named January 26, 2026. On January 28, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§321.492B§808.15

How the Code works3

Lobbying

3 for · 1 against · 7 undecided · Who →

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91st General Assembly

SF 2105RenumberedSF 2283Passed a chamberfrom SF 2105

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