Oregon 2019 Regular Session Status: Died

HB 2780 — Relating to use of unmanned aircraft systems for emergency response.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Provides that fire department may operate unmanned aircraft systems and acquire and disclose information through such operation for purposes of emergency incident response. Provides that laws prohibiting certain operation of unmanned aircraft systems over privately owned premises and certain critical infrastructure facilities do not apply to use of unmanned aircraft system by fire department. Provides that law authorizing action against operator of unmanned aircraft system under certain circumstances does not apply to unmanned aircraft system operated for purposes of emergency incident response by law enforcement agency or fire department.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Public Hearing held.

  3. Referred to Veterans and Emergency Preparedness.

  4. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (91)

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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2780 do?
Provides that fire department may operate unmanned aircraft systems and acquire and disclose information through such operation for purposes of emergency incident response. Provides that laws prohibiting certain operation of unmanned aircraft systems over privately owned premises and certain critical infrastructure facilities do not apply to use of unmanned aircraft system by fire department. Provides that law authorizing action against operator of unmanned aircraft system under certain circumstances does not apply to unmanned aircraft system operated for purposes of emergency incident response by law enforcement agency or fire department.
Who sponsors HB 2780?
HB 2780 is sponsored by Margaret Doherty.
What is the current status of HB 2780?
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2780?
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