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MA H3618

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

  • Prohibits operating drones weighing under 55 pounds within 400 feet vertically above school zones without superintendent authorization
  • Defines "school zone" as on or within 50 feet of public or private accredited preschools, Head Start facilities, elementary, vocational, or secondary schools
  • First offense carries a fine up to $250; second offense up to $500
  • Third or subsequent offenses result in fines up to $750 plus confiscation and destruction of the drone by the Commonwealth
  • Adds new Section 64 to Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws

Legislative Description

Regulating the flight of unmanned aircraft/drones in the airspace over all early, elementary and secondary education facilities in the Commonwealth

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5049

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2025

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