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FL H0645
Bill
Status
Passed
5/26/2023
Primary Sponsor
Infrastructure Strategies Committee
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "critical infrastructure facility" under Florida's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act (s. 330.41, F.S.) to include chemical/rubber manufacturing facilities, water treatment plants, refineries, gas processing plants, seaports, inland ports, airports, spaceport territories, military installations, armories, and dams/locks/floodgates
- Removes the previous 4,000-gallon capacity threshold for liquid natural gas or propane gas terminals or storage facilities, making all such facilities qualify as critical infrastructure
- Deletes the requirement that persons or governmental entities must apply to the FAA under s. 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 to restrict drone operations near their infrastructure
- Removes the exemption that previously allowed drones operating in transit for commercial purposes to fly over critical infrastructure facilities in compliance with FAA regulations
- Provides that the critical infrastructure facility definition and related drone protection provisions will sunset 60 days after the FAA's s. 2209 process becomes effective; includes a contingent amendment tied to HB 1355 (2023) adding critical infrastructure facilities as defined in s. 692.201 to the list; takes effect July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act
Last Action
Chapter No. 2023-147; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 264 (Ch. 2023-33)
5/26/2023
Committee Referrals
Infrastructure Strategies Committee3/21/2023
Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/14/2023
Transportation & Modals Subcommittee2/14/2023
Full Bill Text
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