Proposed Restrictions on Flying Drones Near Critical Infrastructure

The Frame

What this does

The bill would have established new legal boundaries for drone operators, potentially limiting where hobbyists and commercial pilots could fly near sensitive facilities to prevent operational interference or physical contact.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Drone operators

The bill would have restricted where they could legally fly their aircraft near sensitive facilities.

Critical infrastructure facility operators

The bill would have provided them with additional legal protections against drone interference and physical contact.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would have updated state law to restrict drone operations near critical infrastructure facilities, such as power plants or airports. It aimed to prohibit flying drones over these sites unless the flight was for a commercial purpose and followed federal aviation rules.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Would this bill have banned all drones near power plants or airports?

No. It would have allowed drone flights over critical infrastructure if the operation was for a commercial purpose and complied with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

What is the current status of this bill?

The bill died in the Transportation committee on March 13, 2026, and did not become law.

Why It Matters

The bill would have established new legal boundaries for drone operators, potentially limiting where hobbyists and commercial pilots could fly near sensitive facilities to prevent operational interference or physical contact.

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Legislative Failure

The bill failed to progress through the committee process, indicating a lack of legislative momentum for this specific regulatory update in the 2026 session.

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