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GeorgiaHB 582025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Aviation; adoption of local ordinances, resolution, regulations, or policies that restrict the flight of unmanned aircraft systems over mass public gatherings; authorize

Sponsored By: Rob Clifton (Republican), Clint Crowe (Republican), Rob Leverett (Republican), Mark Newton (Republican), Gary Richardson (Republican), Brad Thomas (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Technology and Infrastructure InnovationTransportationGeneral Bill

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Drone flights banned near events

The law bans flying a drone within 400 feet of or above a ticketed entertainment event. Breaking this rule is a misdemeanor. A ticketed entertainment event means music, sports, or performing arts behind gates or barriers that require a revocable license to enter. You may fly with consent from the event authority, if federal law authorizes it, if you are on-duty staff for the property, or if you are an on-duty utility worker. A private property owner may fly over their own land if they follow federal rules and do not do commercial work, send messages, record for commercial broadcast or publication, or monitor or interfere with the event. The law also defines what counts as a drone: a powered, pilotless aircraft that uses lift; satellites are not included.

State limits local drone rules

The state blocks most local rules on testing or flying drones. Local governments can still enforce drone rules they adopted on or before April 1, 2017. They can also pass local laws that mirror FAA drone limits. Cities and counties may allow or ban takeoffs and landings on their public property for noncommercial use. State agencies can set rules for drone takeoffs and landings on state-owned property.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Rob Clifton

    Republican • House

  • Clint Crowe

    Republican • House

  • Rob Leverett

    Republican • House

  • Mark Newton

    Republican • House

  • Gary Richardson

    Republican • House

  • Brad Thomas

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Matt Brass

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 434 • No: 48

Senate vote • 3/31/2025

AGREE TO HOUSE AMENDMENT TO SENATE SUBSTITUTE AS AMENDED

Yes: 12 • No: 41

Senate vote • 3/31/2025

AGREE TO HOUSE AMENDMENT TO SENATE SUBSTITUTE

Yes: 54 • No: 0

House vote • 3/27/2025

Agree to Senate Sub as Am

Yes: 162 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/21/2025

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

Yes: 53 • No: 2

House vote • 2/21/2025

PASSAGE

Yes: 153 • No: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. House Sent to Governor

    4/1/2025House

  2. House Date Signed by Governor

    4/1/2025House

  3. Act 4

    4/1/2025

  4. Effective Date

    4/1/2025

  5. Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub

    3/31/2025Senate

  6. House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended

    3/27/2025House

  7. Senate Third Read

    3/21/2025Senate

  8. Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

    3/21/2025Senate

  9. Senate Read Second Time

    3/20/2025Senate

  10. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    3/18/2025Senate

  11. Senate Read and Referred

    2/24/2025Senate

  12. House Third Readers

    2/21/2025House

  13. House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

    2/21/2025House

  14. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    2/13/2025House

  15. House Second Readers

    1/16/2025House

  16. House First Readers

    1/15/2025House

  17. House Hopper

    1/14/2025House

Bill Text

  • HB 58/AP* (v13)

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