KNY LEG Drone Surveillance, Insurance

Published on: Mar 19, 2025

On Mar. 15, KNY LEG enacted bill relating to privacy protections.

  • KNY LEG enacted HB 19, an act to amend KNY LEG L-500.130 re privacy protections.
  • Creates new sections in KNY LEG XXXVI-411 and KNY LEG XXXVI-413 re civil action.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Provides that use of an unmanned aircraft system is not prohibited for recreational or professional use if there is not intent to conduct surveillance on private property.
  • And if there is no unauthorized use or publication of images of individuals or private property, or for an insurance company to underwrite a risk or investigate damage.
  • Creates new sections to establish a civil action and related statute of limitations.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 7, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Feb. 21, 2025, bill passed the House.
  • On Feb. 25, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 12, 2025, bill passed the Senate.
  • On Mar. 12, 2025, enrolled; on Mar. 15, 2025, governor signed bill, assigned Ch. 19.
  • Effectiveness
  • Effective 90 days after the official end of the session, expected to end Mar. 28, 2025.
Regulators
KNY LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Ins
Reference
Ch. 19, Bill HB19, 3/15/2025; Citation: *KNY LEG* L-500.130, XXXVI-411, XXXVI-413;
Functions
Claims/Accelerated Benefits; Compliance; Legal; Privacy; Product Administration; Underwriting
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Insurance; Insurance-Property
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Mar 15, 2025
Effective Date
Jun 26, 2025
Rule ID
247323
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Mar 15, 2025
Report Section
US Insurance