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OR HB3948

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rick Lewis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

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

Full Bill Text

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