Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Summary
The bill directs the FAA to launch a short‑term test of unmanned aircraft equipped only with non‑lethal tools—such as sound emitters, strobe lights, or stun devices—for federal, state, local and tribal police responding to active shooter incidents. It sets out how the drones will be evaluated, how officers will be trained, and requires a report and future rulemaking to formalize any approvals. The goal is to let officers engage threats from a safer distance while minimizing harm to people and property.
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