HB 940·LA·house
CRIME: Provides relative to the unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft system (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Stephanie Berault (R)
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 854.
Jun 8, 2026
Summary
HB 940 criminalizes the unlawful operation of unmanned aircraft systems in Louisiana and updates the language of the statute to require compliance with applicable federal law. It affects anyone who operates a drone in the state, as well as law‑enforcement agencies tasked with enforcing the rule. The change aligns state policy with federal drone regulations.
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