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OK HB2312

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nick Archer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the exemption that previously allowed FAA-authorized commercial drone operators to fly over critical infrastructure facilities without site authorization
  • Critical infrastructure facilities include petroleum refineries, power plants, water treatment facilities, natural gas facilities, telecommunications infrastructure, dams, pipelines, and facilities regulated by DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards
  • Prohibits operating drones below 400 feet over critical infrastructure, making contact with facilities, or flying close enough to interfere with operations
  • Exemptions remain for government entities, law enforcement, facility owners/operators, and those with prior written consent from facility owners
  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Aircraft and airports; critical infrastructure facilities; removing certain exception; effective date.

Last Action

Placed on General Order

4/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Aeronautics and Transportation4/1/2025
Transportation2/12/2025
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight2/12/2025
Rules2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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