Department of Corrections; mitigation of unmanned aircraft systems authorized, exemptions on prohibition further provided for

Summary

The law lets the state Department of Corrections take reasonable actions against unmanned aircraft systems that violate the statute, such as jamming signals, hacking, or physically capturing the drone. It applies to any drone operating in violation of the new Section 13A-7-94.1 and preserves all existing legal immunities for corrections staff. The measure becomes effective on June 1, 2026.

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