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AlabamaHB4292026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Crimes and offenses; unmanned aircraft systems, operation near ticketed entertainment events prohibited

Sponsored By: Neil Rafferty (Democratic)

Enacted

Crimes & Offenses

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Drone limits near ticketed entertainment events

Beginning October 1, 2026, Alabama bans drone operations within 400 feet of or above covered ticketed entertainment events. The ban adds protection for attendees but creates penalties for drone operators. Covered events include music, sports, and performing arts events where gates or barriers block general public access. Attendance must require a revocable license issued by the property owner, operator, or lessee, such as a ticket. The operator is the person with direct, immediate control of the drone, regardless of how it is controlled. A violation carries a fine of up to $500; a second or later violation is a Class A misdemeanor. Exceptions cover consent from someone with legal authority over the event and federally authorized operations that follow federal rules. Property employees and utility provider employees are exempt while conducting official business. Private-property owners are exempt when flying over their property under federal rules, without commercial purposes or recording for commercial broadcast or publication. Those flights also must not otherwise interfere with the event. State agency, law enforcement, fire department, and emergency management employees or volunteers are exempt while conducting official business. The ban does not apply to middle school or high school sporting events.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Neil Rafferty

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Chris England

    Democratic • House

  • Ontario Tillman

    Democratic • House

  • Travis Hendrix

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 586 • No: 8

House vote • 3/12/2026

Rafferty Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 893

Yes: 97 • No: 0 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 781

Yes: 34 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Third Reading in Second House

Yes: 35 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Figures motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 780

Yes: 35 • No: 0

House vote • 2/24/2026

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 583

Yes: 98 • No: 0 • Other: 4

House vote • 2/24/2026

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 585

Yes: 93 • No: 3 • Other: 6

House vote • 2/24/2026

Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 584

Yes: 100 • No: 0 • Other: 4

House vote • 2/24/2026

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 94 • No: 4 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    3/31/2026House

  2. Enrolled

    3/17/2026House

  3. Delivered to Governor

    3/17/2026House

  4. Signature Requested

    3/17/2026Senate

  5. Rafferty Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 893

    3/12/2026House

  6. Ready to Enroll

    3/12/2026House

  7. Third Reading in Second House

    3/10/2026Senate

  8. Figures 1st Amendment Offered

    3/10/2026Senate

  9. Figures motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 780

    3/10/2026Senate

  10. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 781

    3/10/2026Senate

  11. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    3/3/2026Senate

  12. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    3/3/2026Senate

  13. Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary

    2/25/2026Senate

  14. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    2/25/2026Senate

  15. Third Reading in House of Origin

    2/24/2026House

  16. Bedsole 1st Amendment Offered

    2/24/2026House

  17. Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 583

    2/24/2026House

  18. Pettus 1st Amendment Offered

    2/24/2026House

  19. Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 584

    2/24/2026House

  20. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 585

    2/24/2026House

  21. Engrossed

    2/24/2026House

  22. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    2/19/2026House

  23. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    2/18/2026House

  24. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

    2/12/2026House

  25. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    2/12/2026House

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