SB 873 — Authority of fire chief over unmanned aircraft systems at a fire, etc.; civil liability.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 517 (effective 7/1/17)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 14, 2016. Enacted.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Includes immediate airspace under the current authority of the fire chief or other officer in charge of maintaining order where there is imminent danger or the actual occurrence of fire or explosion or the uncontrolled release of hazardous materials that threaten life or property.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
In the recent changes to Bill SB 873, a new provision was added while another provision was deleted. The addition at line 74.220.50.220 introduces a new requirement or guideline, which could potentially address a specific issue or concern that was not previously covered. The removal of line 74.220.50.48 suggests that the lawmakers decided that the old requirement was no longer necessary or effective. These changes aim to improve the bill's clarity and effectiveness in addressing the relevant issues.
74.220.50.4874.220.50.220
View plain text versions (4)
- Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0517) View text Current html March 16, 2017
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB873ER) View text html March 07, 2017
- Committee Substitute Senate: Committee substitute printed 17104285D-S1 html January 16, 2017
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101194D html December 14, 2016
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 517 (effective 7/1/17)
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 27, 2017
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on 3/13/17
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed House with amendment BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by House as amended
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB873S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 17104285D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17101194D
Sponsors
- David W. Marsden · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (100)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 873 do?
- Includes immediate airspace under the current authority of the fire chief or other officer in charge of maintaining order where there is imminent danger or the actual occurrence of fire or explosion or the uncontrolled release of hazardous materials that threaten life or property.
- Who sponsors SB 873?
- SB 873 is sponsored by David W. Marsden.
- What is the current status of SB 873?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 14, 2016. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 873?
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