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MD HB1349

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Tomlinson

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits knowingly and intentionally flying a drone within 50 feet of a dwelling on another person's property with intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass someone, or to capture video or photographic images of the property, owner, residents, or guests

  • Exempts persons who have consent from the property owner or someone lawfully present on the property

  • Exempts drone operators authorized by federal law or regulation who are operating in compliance with those requirements

  • Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment, a fine up to $5,000, or both

  • Effective date: October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Criminal Law - Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Trespass and Surveillance

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.

2/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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