States propose limiting use of drones by police

State Sen,. Greg Jergeson, D-Chinook, voted for the measure to severely restrict use of drones. Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, voted no.

HELENA — Lawmakers in at least 11 states are looking at plans to restrict the use of drones over their skies amid concerns the unmanned aerial vehicles could be exploited to spy on Americans.

The American Civil Liberties Union says state legislators are proposing various restrictions on local authorities' use of the technology.

Concerns mounted after the Federal Aviation Administration began establishing safety standards for civilian drones, which are...