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The state senate is saying no to police drones.

A bill to ban police from using drones to spy on law abiding citizens passed the full senate today. The legislation would allow police to use drones after they’ve received a court order or in emergency situations. The bill’s sponsor Senator Joe Negron says the right to privacy needs to be protected.

“I believe that it achieves a delicate balance between freedom and security and I want to thank the law enforcement community for their suggestions,” said Negron.

The bill emerges as the federal government explores more police state policies like increased TSA checkpoints, internet censorship and radio frequency tracking through state and school issued IDs.