A bipartisan bill aimed at allowing local law enforcement agencies to track aerial drones has been stalled in the Senate, preventing immediate action on the recent surge of mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and other parts of the eastern U.S. The bill, proposed to address the confusion and concerns surrounding the unidentified drones, faced a setback when a Republican senator objected to its swift passage.
The bill, if passed, would have granted authorities enhanced capabilities to identify and respond to drone activities. It also included provisions for a pilot program that would empower states and local authorities to intervene with drones without prior consent from operators.
