IN HB1064

Repeated UAV operation over private property without permission constitutes a nuisance (Class A misdemeanor), with civil penalties up to $1,000 per incident or $5,000 for agricultural property violations

Flying a UAV within 100 feet above private property or landing on it without permission is civil trespass; courts may issue injunctions and award damages including punitive damages

Operating a UAV over schools, playgrounds, child care facilities, prisons, private dwellings, or livestock barns when occupied is a Class A misdemeanor

Using a UAV to record video, audio, photographs, or collect thermal data of individuals or private property without permission is a Class A misdemeanor, elevated to Level 6 felony if involving critical agricultural or energy infrastructure

Operators of UAVs weighing 55 pounds or more must carry liability insurance, with the Department of Homeland Security administering a compliance verification program; effective July 1, 2026