AB-2113 • 2026

Aviation: unmanned aircraft systems: ticketed entertainment events.

Children Crime Education Healthcare Privacy

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: McKinnor
Last action: 2026-04-21
Official status: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact circumstances under which exceptions are allowed for drone operation near outdoor ticketed events are not detailed in the provided official summary.

No Drones at Outdoor Ticketed Events

The bill makes it illegal to fly drones within 400 feet of outdoor ticketed entertainment events, except in certain cases, and sets a fine for violations.

What This Bill Does

Prohibits the operation of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) within a 400-foot radius or above outdoor ticketed entertainment events, with exceptions.
Makes violation of this prohibition an infraction punishable by a fine of up to $500.

Who It Names or Affects

People who attend outdoor ticketed entertainment events
Drones and drone operators

Terms To Know

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS): A drone or similar flying machine that does not have a person on board.
Infraction: A minor violation of the law, like getting a traffic ticket.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify what happens if someone breaks this rule by accident.
Does not explain how to get permission for special cases where flying drones is allowed.

Bill History

2026-04-21 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-04-13 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on A.,E.,S., & T.
2026-04-09 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended.
2026-04-08 California Legislative Information
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on A.,E.,S., & T. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 7).
2026-04-06 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
2026-03-26 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.
2026-03-18 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2026-03-09 California Legislative Information
Referred to Coms. on P. & C.P. and A.,E.,S., & T.
2026-02-19 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
2026-02-18 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2113, as amended, McKinnor.
Aviation: unmanned aircraft systems: ticketed entertainment events.
Existing federal law regulates aviation safety and airspace efficiency for manned and unmanned aircraft. Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to impede police officers, firefighters, emergency medical, or other emergency personnel or military personnel in the performance of their duties by operating an unmanned aerial vehicle at the scene of an emergency. Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to use an unmanned aircraft system to invade a person’s privacy, as specified. Existing law prohibits operating an unmanned aircraft system on or above the grounds of a state prison, jail, or juvenile hall, as specified.
This bill would prohibit the operation of an unmanned aircraft within
a 400-foot radius of, or above, a
400 feet of an outdoor
ticketed entertainment event, except under specified circumstances. The bill would make a violation of this prohibition an infraction punishable by a fine of $500. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

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