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HB58 • 2025

Aviation; adoption of local ordinances, resolution, regulations, or policies that restrict the flight of unmanned aircraft systems over mass public gatherings; authorize

Aviation; adoption of local ordinances, resolution, regulations, or policies that restrict the flight of unmanned aircraft systems over mass public gatherings; authorize

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Richardson, Gary
Last action
2025-04-01
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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HB58: Local Rules for Drones at Big Public Events

This law allows local governments in Georgia to create rules that stop drones from flying over large public gatherings.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes cities and counties to pass laws, resolutions, or policies about drone flights.
  • Allows these local rules to restrict unmanned aircraft systems during mass public events.
  • Provides official definitions for terms used in the new aviation section of state law.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Local governments, such as city councils and county commissions.
  • Operators who fly unmanned aircraft systems (drones).
  • People attending mass public gatherings in Georgia.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not list specific types of public gatherings that are covered.
  • It is unclear if the law sets a maximum distance for drone restrictions around events.
  • The source material does not state what penalties exist for breaking these local rules.

Bill History

  1. 2025-04-01 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Aviation; adoption of local ordinances, resolution, regulations, or policies that restrict the flight of unmanned aircraft systems over mass public gatherings; authorize