Prohibiting the use of remotely piloted aircraft flying over certain property, and providing penalties

Amendments · 3

3 adopted · 0 failed. Newest first.

• H-1202 · filed April 11, 2023 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill with new language that defines terms like "homestead," "secure farmstead area," and "surveillance device." It creates specific crimes for flying a drone over someone else's home or farm area, with penalties increasing for repeat offenders. The amendment also establishes rules for measuring distances from drones, allows victims to seek court orders to stop harassment, and provides rules for the destruction or ownership of illegally recorded data. Its wording →
  Adopted
  April 11, 2023
• H-1159 · filed March 22, 2023 by

  AI summary This amendment adds several exceptions to the drone ban, meaning these groups would not be prohibited from flying drones over certain properties. The new exceptions include people using drones for commercial or agricultural purposes following federal rules, various government agencies, public utilities, and railroad companies. Its wording →
  Adopted
  April 11, 2023
• H-1147 · filed March 21, 2023 by

  AI summary This amendment adds a definition for railroad companies and clarifies that the drone ban applies only while the aircraft is flying over a homestead or secure farmstead area. It also changes the rule so that a person is only breaking the law if they knowingly fly the drone with the intent to commit a crime. Additionally, the amendment requires courts to order the destruction of illegal recordings unless an individual, animal owner, or landowner claims ownership of the data. Its wording →
  Adopted
  April 11, 2023