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NH HB1291

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Clayton Wood

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Operating a drone over critical infrastructure without prior authorization becomes a class A misdemeanor

  • 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

  • The bill amends RSA 644:23 to add these prohibited uses to existing drone operation offenses

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Public Safety12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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