The bill enacts new provisions related to the unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in Louisiana, specifically addressing their use at parades. It introduces definitions for "mitigation measures" and "nefarious manner," which outline actions taken to neutralize UAS threats and the illegal purposes for which UAS may be used, respectively. Law enforcement agencies are granted the authority to take necessary mitigation measures against UAS operating in a nefarious manner, including detection, tracking, and interception, provided there is reasonable suspicion of criminal activity or imminent threats to public safety.
Additionally, the bill establishes the crime of unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft system at a parade, defining the parameters of such an offense and setting penalties that include fines ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 and potential imprisonment. It mandates the posting of "Drone No Fly Zone" notices along parade routes and clarifies that ignorance of the law is not a valid defense. Exceptions are made for UAS used in authorized film productions. The act is officially titled the "We Will Act" Act and includes provisions for the Louisiana State Law Institute to update relevant definitions and cross-references in the law.