Senate Bill 519 aims to expand the current regulations regarding the operation of drones over school properties in Wisconsin. The bill prohibits the operation of drones over public, private, or tribal school properties unless authorized by the respective school board or governing body, or for specific purposes directed by a public protective services agency. The bill also renumbers and amends existing statutes related to drone operations over correctional institutions, aligning the penalties for violations of drone operations over school properties with those for correctional institutions, which can result in a forfeiture of up to $5,000.

The bill introduces new definitions for terms such as "private school," "public school," and "tribal school," and clarifies the roles of public protective services agencies. It also specifies the conditions under which drones may be operated over school properties, including assisting in search and rescue operations, locating escaped prisoners, surveilling locations for arrest warrants, or preventing imminent danger or destruction of evidence. Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for law enforcement officers to seize and manage any drone-recorded data related to violations of these regulations.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 114.045(2), 114.045