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NH HB1291
Bill
Status
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clayton Wood
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AI Summary
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Operating a small unmanned aircraft system (drone) over sporting events, concerts, automobile races, festivals, or other gatherings without prior authorization becomes a class A misdemeanor
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Operating a drone over critical infrastructure without prior authorization becomes a class A misdemeanor
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Critical infrastructure includes petroleum refineries, chemical facilities, fuel storage, electric substations, power plants, military facilities, commercial ports, rail yards, drinking water facilities, government buildings, and public safety buildings
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The bill amends RSA 644:23 to add these prohibited uses to existing drone operation offenses
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Effective date: January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Criminalizing the use of small unmanned aircraft systems for the purposes of flying over critical infrastructure and events without authorization.
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6
3/5/2026