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MA H1585

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Ayers

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates new Section 20 in Chapter 269 of Massachusetts General Laws establishing criminal penalties for interfering with aircraft using laser pointers or unmanned aerial vehicles (drones)
  • Basic offense of knowingly aiming a laser at an aircraft or its flight path, operating a drone in a flight path, or otherwise interfering with aircraft carries a fine up to $1,500
  • Aggravated offense causing significant course change or serious disruption threatening passenger/crew safety carries up to $5,000 fine, up to 5 years imprisonment, or both
  • Exempts authorized research/development operations, Department of Defense and Homeland Security personnel acting officially, emergency distress signaling, and FAA-approved laser operations
  • Requires drone operations to comply with all FAA requirements and guidelines

Legislative Description

Relative to air traffic safety

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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