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Yes: 62 • No: 7
IdahoH 05222026 regular legislative sessionHouse
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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Bill Overview
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Drone flights banned over Idaho prisons
Beginning July 1, 2026, flying a drone inside a prison’s restricted airspace is illegal. Restricted airspace runs from the ground up to 400 feet within the facility’s perimeter. Violations are misdemeanors with a $2,000–$5,000 fine or up to 1 year in jail, and the court must forfeit the drone. Drone pilots must know where prisons and restricted airspace are; saying you did not know is not a defense. The Department of Correction posts 'Drone No Fly Zone' signs on roads near prisons.
Officials can stop dangerous prison drones
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Department of Correction and police can act against drones inside prison restricted airspace when they reasonably suspect illegal or harmful use. They can detect, track, identify, intercept, or disable a drone using legal and safe methods, like jamming, hacking, or physical capture. Agencies and officers are not liable if a drone is lost or damaged because of these actions.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Ted Hill
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/17/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 62 • No: 7
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2026 Session Law Chapter 233 Effective: 07/01/2026
4/1/2026Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
3/30/2026SenateReported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
3/27/2026HouseReported Engrossed; Filed for First Reading of Engrossed Bills
3/26/2026HouseReturned from the Senate Amended; Held at Desk
3/25/2026HouseRead second time as amended in the Senate, filed for Third Reading
3/24/2026HouseAmendments reported printed
3/23/2026HousePlaced in the Committee of the Whole
3/20/2026HouseReported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment
3/17/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
2/18/2026SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 62-7-1
2/17/2026HouseTake bill off General Orders; filed for third reading
2/16/2026HouseReported out of Committee, Recommend place on General Orders
2/12/2026HouseRead Third Time in Full – U.C. to be returned to Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee
2/4/2026HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
2/3/2026HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
2/2/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
1/30/2026HouseReported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration
1/27/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
1/26/2026House
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