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HB3479 • 2025

Requires commercial operators of unmanned aircraft systems to maintain liability insurance.

Requires commercial operators of unmanned aircraft systems to maintain liability insurance.

Taxes
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Transportation
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-03-24 House

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-02-06 House

    Referred to Transportation.

  4. 2025-02-04 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act makes some drone users carry insurance. The Act imposes a tax on the insurance premiums. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.8).
Requires commercial operators of unmanned aircraft systems to maintain liability insurance.
Imposes a tax on the insurance premiums for unmanned aircraft systems and directs the Department of Consumer and Business Services to deposit the revenues from the tax in the State Aviation Account for the purpose of establishing and maintaining an advanced air mobility program.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to insurance for unmanned aircraft systems; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.
Current location: In House Committee