AB 2113CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California AB 2113 prohibits drone flights within 400 feet of amusement parks and ticketed events

Original title: Aviation: unmanned aircraft systems: ticketed entertainment events and amusement parks.

September 4, 2026

Aviation Unmanned Aircraft Systems Public Safety Privacy Amusement Parks ticketedentertainmenteventsandamusementparks unmannedaircraftsystems

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action

In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.May 6, 2026

Version history & redline

4 versions on file

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Comparing 03/26/26 - Amended Assembly → 04/09/26 - Amended Assembly

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The Frame

What this does

The bill creates a new that restricts drone flight paths near public venues, impacting both drone operators and local law enforcement agencies tasked with enforcing the new fine structure.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

drone operators

Operators are subject to new flight restrictions and potential fines for flying within 400 feet of specified venues.

amusement park operators

These entities are the subject of the new protected airspace zone created by the bill.

local law enforcement agencies

Agencies are responsible for enforcing the new infraction and associated fines.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 4, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill prohibits the operation of s (drones) within 400 feet of outdoor ticketed entertainment events or amusement parks. Violations of this new restriction are classified as s punishable by a $500 fine.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I fly my drone near an amusement park?

Under AB 2113, you would be prohibited from operating an unmanned aircraft within 400 feet of an amusement park, unless specific exceptions apply.

What is the penalty for flying a drone too close to a ticketed event?

The bill establishes a violation as an punishable by a $500 fine.

Why It Matters

The bill creates a new that restricts drone flight paths near public venues, impacting both drone operators and local law enforcement agencies tasked with enforcing the new fine structure.

News Coverage

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Times of San DiegoAug 18, 2026

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Connected Entities

otherCalifornia Constitution“Cited regarding state reimbursement requirements for local agencies.”Map →

other400“The distance in feet from an event or park where drone operation is prohibited.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

0–100

Significance65
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Controversy40
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment10
Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
Buzz25
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