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FL S0870

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Wright

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that drone operations over critical infrastructure facilities must be for "commercial purposes" to be legally permitted
  • Allows drone flights over critical infrastructure facilities if authorized by and in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, regardless of whether the purpose is commercial or recreational
  • Maintains existing prohibitions against knowingly or willfully allowing drones to make contact with critical infrastructure facilities or come close enough to interfere with operations
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Operating Drones Over Critical Infrastructure Facilities

Last Action

Introduced

1/13/2026

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