New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1096: Establishes the "protect our privacy (POP) act" to impose limitations on the use of drones for law enforcement purposes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1096 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the "protect our privacy (POP) act" to impose limitations on the use of drones for law enforcement purposes. Primary sponsor: Jessica Ramos (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the "protect our privacy (POP) act" to impose limitations on the use of drones for law enforcement purposes; prohibits the use of drones by law enforcement at concerts, protests, demonstrations, or other actions protected by the first amendment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Democratic/Working Families 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Ramos | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
| Jabari Brisport | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 25 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Andrew Gounardes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Brian Kavanagh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Liz Krueger | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 28 |
| John Liu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Rachel May | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
| Zellnor Myrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Kevin Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 21 |
| Gustavo Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 33 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
| Luis Sepúlveda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES