OH HCR15

Ohio General Assembly resolution urging U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 1907, the Defense Against Drones Act of 2025

H.R. 1907 would allow property owners to shoot down drones flying up to 200 feet above their property using a legally obtained shotgun

Current federal law prohibits damaging aircraft including drones, with penalties up to 20 years in prison and $250,000 in fines

Resolution cites concerns about national security and cybersecurity risks from drones manufactured in China, as well as recent suspicious drone activity over Ohio properties

Invokes Ohio Constitution Article I, Section 19 protecting private property rights and references Ohio's Castle Doctrine regarding home defense