Aviation: unmanned aircraft systems: ticketed entertainment events.

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Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: McKinnor
Last action: 2026-06-03
Official status: Referred to Coms. on JUD. and PUB. S.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary text does not specify which outdoor events are covered under this legislation.

No Drones at Outdoor Events

AB-2113 makes it illegal to fly drones within 400 feet of or above outdoor ticketed entertainment events, except for certain work-related exceptions, and sets a $500 fine for violations.

What This Bill Does

Prohibits the operation of an unmanned aircraft within a 400-foot radius of, or above, an outdoor ticketed entertainment event, except under specified circumstances.
Makes a violation of this prohibition an infraction punishable by a fine of $500.

Who It Names or Affects

Operators of unmanned aircraft systems

Terms To Know

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS): A drone or similar flying device that does not have a person on board.
Infraction: A minor violation of the law, less serious than a misdemeanor.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify which outdoor events are covered.
Local agencies will need to enforce this rule and collect fines.
The bill does not provide extra money for local agencies to handle enforcement.

Bill History

2026-06-03 California Legislative Information
Referred to Coms. on JUD. and PUB. S.
2026-05-18 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2026-05-18 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 72. Noes 0.)
2026-05-14 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-05-13 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 13).
2026-05-06 California Legislative Information
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
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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