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OH HB425

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Hoops

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits knowingly operating a drone over another person's land or premises without authorization, and prohibits reckless operation when no-trespassing notices are posted via signs, fencing, or direct communication

  • Requires drone operators to leave airspace above private property after receiving direct notification from the owner or occupant

  • Bans using drones to record (video, photo, audio, streaming) any person in a location where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy

  • Prohibits using drones to record another person's private property, including animals or objects on that property, without authorization

  • Makes violations a fourth-degree misdemeanor under Ohio law

Legislative Description

Prohibit trespass and unauthorized recording by drones

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Referred to committee: Transportation

9/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation9/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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