HB779

Georgia Gov. Deal Rejects Even Minimal Restrictions on Drone Surveillance

ATLANTA (May 17, 2016) – Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed a bill that would have placed minimal limitations on warrantless drone surveillance in the state. Rep. Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville) and a bipartisan coalition of five cosponsors introduced House Bill 779 (HB779) in January. The legislation would have required a warrant before police could engage in…

Continue ReadingGeorgia Gov. Deal Rejects Even Minimal Restrictions on Drone Surveillance

Georgia House Passes Bill That Would Place Some Limits on Drone Spying; Hinder Federal Surveillance Program

ATLANTA (Mar. 1, 2016) – A Georgia bill that would restrict warrantless drone surveillance by state and local law enforcement passed the state House yesterday. The legislation would not only establish important privacy protections at the state level, it would also help thwart the federal surveillance state. A bipartisan coalition of five representatives introduced House Bill…

Continue ReadingGeorgia House Passes Bill That Would Place Some Limits on Drone Spying; Hinder Federal Surveillance Program