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NJ S2135

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Moriarty

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits New Jersey public entities from using foreign-made small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) for any purpose
  • Defines "foreign-made" as drones where foreign-manufactured component parts exceed 25 percent of total component costs
  • Applies to the State, municipalities, counties, boards, bureaus, independent state authorities, commissions, and interstate agencies to which New Jersey is a party
  • Covers unmanned aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds that are operated without direct human intervention from within the aircraft
  • Takes effect on the first day of the sixth month following enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits public entities from using foreign-made small, unmanned aircraft systems.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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