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UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding unmanned aircraft systems near Department of Correction facilities.

Sponsored By: JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Signed by Governor

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

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3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Penalties for drones in prison no-fly zones

Beginning July 1, 2026, flying a drone inside prison restricted airspace is a misdemeanor. You face a fine of $2,000 to $5,000 or up to 1 year in jail. The court also takes (forfeits) the drone used. Drone pilots must know all airspace limits and prison locations. Saying you did not know you were in restricted airspace is not a defense.

Prison drone no-fly zones and signs

Beginning July 1, 2026, prison restricted airspace runs from the ground up to 400 feet within the prison’s perimeter. The Department of Correction must post “Drone No Fly Zone” signs on roads near facilities to warn pilots.

Prisons can stop dangerous drones

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Department of Correction and police can stop a drone acting in a nefarious way inside prison restricted airspace. They must have reasonable suspicion first. They can detect, track, jam, hack, intercept, or capture the drone. They are not liable for damage or loss to the drone from these actions. The law defines “mitigation measures” and “nefarious manner” to guide this enforcement.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Ted Hill

    Republican • House

  • Josh Keyser

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 152 • No: 17

House vote • 3/26/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 60 • No: 6

Senate vote • 3/24/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 30 • No: 4

House vote • 2/17/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 62 • No: 7

Actions Timeline

  1. Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2026 Session Law Chapter 233 Effective: 07/01/2026

    4/1/2026

  2. Delivered to Governor at 12:31 p.m. on March 30, 2026

    3/30/2026

  3. Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor

    3/30/2026Senate

  4. Signed by President; returned to House

    3/30/2026Senate

  5. Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker

    3/30/2026Senate

  6. Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate

    3/27/2026House

  7. Rules Suspended: Ayes 65 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 5, read in full as required – PASSED - 60-6-4

    3/26/2026House

  8. Read first time as amended in Senate; Filed for Second Reading

    3/26/2026House

  9. Reported Engrossed; Filed for First Reading of Engrossed Bills

    3/26/2026House

  10. Bills as Amended Referred to JRA for Engrossing

    3/25/2026House

  11. Returned from the Senate Amended; Held at Desk

    3/25/2026House

  12. House Concurred in Senate Amendments

    3/25/2026House

  13. Returned from the Senate Amended; Held at Desk

    3/25/2026House

  14. Rules Suspended (2/3 Vote - Read in full as required) – Read third time as amended in the Senate – PASSED - 30-4-1

    3/24/2026Senate

  15. Read second time as amended in the Senate, filed for Third Reading

    3/24/2026Senate

  16. Read first time as amended in the Senate; Filed for Second Reading

    3/23/2026Senate

  17. Amendments reported printed

    3/23/2026Senate

  18. Reported out as amended; filed for first reading

    3/20/2026Senate

  19. Amendments ordered printed

    3/20/2026Senate

  20. Placed in the Committee of the Whole

    3/20/2026Senate

  21. Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment

    3/17/2026Senate

  22. Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules

    2/18/2026Senate

  23. Received from the House passed; filed for first reading

    2/18/2026Senate

  24. Read Third Time in Full – PASSED - 62-7-1

    2/17/2026House

  25. Take bill off General Orders; filed for third reading

    2/16/2026House

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