Plain English Breakdown
The bill did not pass and was never introduced in the legislature, so its provisions were not enacted.
Law Against Trespassing with Drones
The bill creates a new law that makes it illegal to fly a drone less than 200 feet over someone else's private land or home without permission, and sets penalties for breaking this rule.
What This Bill Does
- Creates the crime of criminal trespass by drone.
- Defines a drone as an unmanned aircraft under 55 pounds on takeoff.
- Makes it illegal to fly a drone less than 200 feet over private land or homes without permission from the owner or resident.
- Sets penalties for breaking this law, including up to six months in jail and/or a fine of $750.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who own drones
- Owners and residents of private property
Terms To Know
- Drone
- An unmanned aircraft weighing less than fifty-five (55) pounds on takeoff.
- Criminal Trespass by Drone
- The act of flying a drone under 200 feet over private land or homes without permission from the owner or resident.
Limits and Unknowns
- This bill did not pass and was never introduced in the legislature.
- It does not specify what happens if someone gets permission to fly a drone over private property.
- The penalties only apply for flying under 200 feet; higher altitudes are not covered by this law.