Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2532: Unmanned aircraft systems; use by law-enforcement officers, search warrants.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2532 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Unmanned aircraft systems; use by law-enforcement officers, search warrants. Primary sponsor: Briana Sewell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Left in Courts of Justice.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Use of unmanned aircraft systems by law-enforcement officers; search warrants. Expedites the issuance of a search warrant for unmanned aircraft systems by law-enforcement officers in critical situations. The bill permits the use of unmanned aircraft systems without a search warrant when law enforcement is surveying the scene of a crime, to locate a person when such person has fled the offense location, or to provide real-time aerial observation to rapidly assess incident scenes, deliver essential supplies, and enhance the response to emergency calls. The bill also authorizes the use of unmanned aircraft systems by law enforcement during large public gatherings, demonstrations, disturbances, or other similar events.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briana Sewell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Courts of Justice
- Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (8-Y 0-N)
- Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100947D