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OR HB3948
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rick Lewis
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AI Summary
- Operating a drone over a correctional facility or youth correction facility at 400 feet or below becomes a Class C felony, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment, a $125,000 fine, or both
- Courts must order mandatory forfeiture of the drone upon conviction for violations involving correctional or youth correction facilities
- Drone operation over other critical infrastructure facilities (refineries, power plants, water treatment facilities, dams, pipelines, etc.) remains a Class A violation
- Exemptions apply to federal government, public bodies, law enforcement, facility owners/operators, property owners, and FAA-authorized commercial operators
- Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session
Legislative Description
Relating to unmanned aircraft systems; prescribing an effective date.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/20/2025
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