Prohibits operation of an unmanned aircraft (UA) in Washington airspace if the UA has an active sensory device onboard that collects personal information about any individual without the individual's consent, unless the federal government has specifically authorized the operation and certain conditions are met.
Establishes a criminal penalty for unlawful operation of an UA with intent to capture any type of personal information for an illicit purpose.
States that it shall not be construed as authorizing the use of, prohibiting the use of, or regulating in any manner the use of an UA by a public agency.
Requires the UA to be clearly and conspicuously labeled with the name and contact information of the aircraft's owner and operator.
Establishes a private right of action for an individual whose reasonable expectation of privacy is violated by the use of UA equipped with an active sensing device.
Makes a legislative finding that the reasonable expectation of privacy of a person is violated under certain circumstances when the person whose image has been captured is on private property.
From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1093), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not passDid not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate