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AB-2113 • 2026

Aviation: unmanned aircraft systems: ticketed entertainment events and amusement parks.

Aviation: unmanned aircraft systems: ticketed entertainment events and amusement parks.

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Sponsor
McKinnor
Last action
Official status
Senate - Appropriations
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary mentions a state-mandated local program but does not specify which agencies must enforce it.

AB-2113: No Drones Near Outdoor Ticketed Events

This law bans flying drones within 400 feet of outdoor events where people buy tickets, with a $500 fine for breaking the rule.

What This Bill Does

  • Prohibits operating an unmanned aircraft within 400 feet of an outdoor ticketed entertainment event, except under specified circumstances.
  • Makes violating this prohibition an infraction punishable by a fine of $500.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who operate unmanned aircraft near outdoor events.
  • Organizers and attendees of outdoor ticketed entertainment events.

Terms To Know

Unmanned Aircraft
A flying vehicle without a human pilot on board, commonly called a drone.
Infraction
A minor offense against the law that is punished by a fine rather than jail time.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not list the specific circumstances where flying near an event is allowed.
  • The bill states no state reimbursement is required for local costs but gives only a specified reason without details in this summary.
  • The effective date of this law is not provided.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Senate - Appropriations

Official Summary Text

Aviation: unmanned aircraft systems: ticketed entertainment events and amusement parks.