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AZ HB2875

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Weninger

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits cities, towns, and counties from enacting ordinances regulating ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems, or commercial drone delivery systems, voiding any existing or future local regulations.

  • Allows local governments to regulate drone takeoff, docking, and landing in residential zones or within 150 feet of residential area boundaries, as well as on government-owned property.

  • Permits local enforcement of general zoning, building, fire, and public safety regulations for drone facilities within one mile of large hub airports, provided regulations do not govern flight paths or effectively prohibit commercial drone delivery.

  • Defines "commercial drone delivery system" as an FAA-approved unmanned aircraft system engaged in goods delivery.

  • Maintains exemptions for local governments to regulate their own public unmanned aircraft and model aircraft use in parks or preserves under certain conditions.

Legislative Description

Local regulation; prohibition; unmanned aircraft

Prohibition

Last Action

Senate read second time

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/11/2026
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency3/4/2026
Rules1/22/2026
Commerce1/22/2026

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