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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1049: Unmanned aircraft

Concerning unmanned aircraft.

Summary

  • Establishes a class 2 civil infraction for launching an unmanned aircraft without federal authorization, unless the aircraft is labeled with contact information.
  • Establishes a class 2 civil infraction for operating an unmanned aircraft over real property without consent, unless federally authorized.
  • Creates a cause of action for trespass against an unmanned aircraft operator who operates over the real property without consent, and potential remedies.

From the House Bill Analysis 2017 (HB 1049), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2017
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeff Morris (D-40)
Introduced
January 9, 2017 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to unmanned aircraft;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeff Morris (D-40)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
  6. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1049 in other sessions

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