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MaineLD 2157132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Prohibit the Unauthorized Use of Drones on or over the Premises of Correctional Facilities and Jails

Sponsored By: Chad Perkins (Republican)

Signed by Governor

CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONSCORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS - MANAGEMENT

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Bill Overview

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Maine restricts drones at jails and prisons

Maine bans intentionally or knowingly flying drones over correctional facilities or jails at or below 400 feet above ground. Landing drones on these properties or flying them from the properties is also banned. A first violation is a civil violation with a fine of at least $500. Repeat violations are Class D crimes, including after a prior finding of substantially similar conduct in another jurisdiction. Law enforcement officers, corrections officers, and corrections supervisors performing public duties are exempt. Other people are exempt when working within their job duties with approval from the facility chief or jail administrator. A federal drone license or federal permission to fly is not a defense.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Chad Perkins

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 274 • No: 185

House vote • 4/7/2026

RECEDE AND CONCUR

Yes: 118 • No: 29

Senate vote • 4/6/2026

ACCEPT REPORT 'A' OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED

Yes: 20 • No: 12

House vote • 3/25/2026

acc report "b" otp-am by ca "b"

Yes: 71 • No: 69

House vote • 3/25/2026

acc report "a" otp-am by ca "a"

Yes: 65 • No: 75

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 689

    4/13/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    4/8/2026Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/8/2026House

  4. The House RECEDED and CONCURRED to ACCEPTANCE of REPORT A Ought to Pass as Amended and PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-891) ROLL CALL NO. 754(Yeas 118 - Nays 29 - Absent 3 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1)ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/7/2026House

  5. Taken from the table by the President ACCEPTANCE of The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-891) Report PREVAILED. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 886 Yeas 20 - Nays 12 - Excused 3 - Absent 0 READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (H-891) READ and ADOPTED Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-891) in NON-CONCURRENCE Sent down for concurrence

    4/6/2026Senate

  6. Unfinished Business

    4/2/2026Senate

  7. Unfinished Business

    3/31/2026Senate

  8. Reports READ Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox moved to ACCEPT The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-891) Report in NON-CONCURRENCE. On motion by Same Senator Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ACCEPTANCE of The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-891) Report in NON-CONCURRENCE. Unfinished Business

    3/30/2026Senate

  9. RELEASED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/26/2026House

  10. Reports READ.Motion of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield to ACCEPT REPORT A Ought to Pass as Amended FAILED.ROLL CALL NO. 679(Yeas 65 - Nays 75 - Absent 9 - Excused 1 - Vacant 1)Subsequently, on motion of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, REPORT B Ought to Pass as Amended was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 680(Yeas 71 - Nays 69 - Absent 9 - Excused 1 - Vacant 1)The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "B" (H-892) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-892).HELD at the Request of Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford.

    3/25/2026House

  11. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY in concurrence

    1/7/2026Senate

  12. Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    1/7/2026House

Bill Text

  • Amendment C-A (H-891), adopted by House & Senate

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  • Enacted

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  • Introduced

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