Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities
Sent To The Governor
Summary
The bill adds new rules for police use of unmanned aerial vehicles, mandating a search warrant before a drone can enter or view the inside of a home or other place. It also updates Ohio’s aeronautics statutes by defining and regulating airports, heliports, vertiports, spaceports and related facilities, requiring Department of Transportation approval and public‑access protections. These changes aim to protect privacy while clarifying oversight of emerging aviation sites.
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