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Enacted Laws

SB 196 - limiting the use of unmanned aerial vehicles by law enforcement and private users and prohibiting the use of unlawfully obtained information as evidence in court. View the Act

HB 257 - An act allowing information collected by an unmanned aerial vehicle investigation a motor vehicle accident to be admitted into evidence or used to obtain search warrants. View the Bill

HB 330 - Chapter 261 - Establish standards for law enforcement use and acquisition of certain equipment. View the Act

HB 644 - Restricting unmanned aerial vehicle operation as a result of wildland fire. View the Act

Active Legislation

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Previously Introduced Legislation (2019)

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HB 655 - Outlines restrictions on the use of an unmanned aircraft, including near a critical infrastructure facility. View the Bill

Previously Introduced Legislation (2017)

SB 170 - Provide civil liability for unmanned aerial vehicle trespass. View the Bill

Previously Introduced Legislation (2015)

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HB 593 - Establish the Montana unmanned aerial vehicle act. View the Bill

HB 278 - Generally revise fish and game laws with respect to unmanned aerial vehicles. View the Bill

HB 586 - Revise laws related to aerial drones. View the Bill 

 

RECENTLY ADDED & UPCOMING

  1. The Champion
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    March/April 2025

    What are the evidentiary implications of field sobriety tests in marijuana cases? Does the odor of marijuana give officers probable cause to search a vehicle?

  2. Amicus Brief
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    Jenner & Block LLP v. U.S. Department of Justice

    Brief of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and New York Council of Defense Lawyers as Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment.

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    News Release ~ Law Enforcement Executive Order

    NACDL Warns Executive Order's Dangerous Overreach Undermines Community Safety and Trust in Police – Washington, DC (April 29, 2025) – The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) expressed deep concern regarding the Executive Order titled "Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens," cautioning that several of its proposals represent a dangerous overreach that undermines these goals by jeopardizing individual rights and the legitimacy of law enforcement in the eyes of the community.

  4. Event
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    Trial Tactics for Pregnancy-Related Cases: Skills for Every Defender

    LOCATION: The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, TX
    DATE: May 16-17, 2025
    COST: FREE (registration is required)
    CLE Credit: Up to 14.5 credits 

  5. Webinar
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    Collaborative Approaches to Appellate Defense: Recognizing Clients' Legal Expertise

    WHEN: Thursday, May 8, 3:00-4:30pm ET / 12:00-1:30pm PT
    CLE CREDIT: not available
    COST: Free