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MA H3663

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brandy Fluker-Reid

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires drone operators to be at least 16 years old, obtain a remote pilot's certificate, register with the FAA, and maintain visual line of sight at all times

  • Prohibits operating drones under the influence of drugs or alcohol and requires compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations

  • Bans commercial drone night flights except for delivering critical or emergency medical supplies to hospitals

  • Prohibits commercial drone takeoff/landing on municipal or state property, and within 100 feet of schools (K-12), churches, athletic events, playgrounds, and parks

  • Establishes 150-foot buffer zones for commercial drone takeoff/landing near airports, helipads, aquifers, military bases, critical infrastructure, emergency facilities, daycare centers, prisons, government buildings, and zoos/wildlife preserves

Legislative Description

Relative to the safe operation of drones in the Commonwealth

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5049

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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