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AL HB274
Bill
Status
Passed
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matt Simpson
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AI Summary
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Alabama Department of Corrections gains authority to take "reasonable and necessary measures" against unmanned aircraft systems (drones) operating in violation of state law
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Permitted countermeasures include signal jamming (consistent with FCC regulations), hacking, physical capture, and other methods to neutralize, intercept, disable, or disrupt drones
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Existing legal immunities and defenses available to the Department of Corrections and its personnel remain unaffected by this new authority
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Effective date: June 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Department of Corrections; mitigation of unmanned aircraft systems authorized, exemptions on prohibition further provided for
Incarceration
Last Action
Enacted
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety2/5/2026
Public Safety and Homeland Security1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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