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

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill makes it illegal to fly a drone within 400 feet of an outdoor event that sells tickets and holds at least 1,000 people, unless the operator has venue permission, is a utility worker, or is following FAA rules. Violations are treated as infractions and are fined $500. It also says the state will not reimburse local agencies for any costs related to enforcing the rule.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 6723.). · Aug 27, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 10, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 30, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jun 16, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 13, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026Referred to Coms. on JUD. and PUB. S.
2. May 18, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 72. Noes 0. Page 5135.)
3. May 18, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 13, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 13).
6. May 6, 2026In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
7. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Apr 13, 2026Re-referred to Com. on A.,E.,S., & T.
9. Apr 9, 2026Read second time and amended.
10. Apr 8, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on A.,E.,S., & T. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 7).
11. Apr 6, 2026Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
12. Mar 26, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.

The 12 most recent of 16 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Tina McKinnor (D) · sponsor
• McKinnor

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