The bill amends the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act by adding a new section that grants police officers the authority to intercept, disable, or destroy unmanned aircraft that pose a risk to public safety or violate federal law or Federal Aviation Administration guidelines. This provision aims to enhance public safety by allowing law enforcement to take necessary actions against drones that may be operating dangerously or unlawfully.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that police officers who take such actions will not be held liable for any damage caused to the unmanned aircraft. However, this authority is contingent upon a change in federal law that permits police officers to engage with unmanned aircraft in the specified manner.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 259.301, 259.331