Aviation; adoption of local ordinances, resolution, regulations, or policies that restrict the flight of unmanned aircraft systems over mass public gatherings; authorize
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to aviation, so as to authorize the adoption of local ordinances, resolutions, regulations, or policies that restrict the flight of unmanned aircraft systems over mass public gatherings; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Signed Apr 1, 2025
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LC 39 4575S/hcs
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MINOR
This bill was revised from a committee substitute version to its final passed version, adding new exemptions for drone operations near ticketed events. The most significant change is the addition of an exemption allowing private property owners to operate their own drones above their property for non-commercial purposes, provided they follow federal regulations and do not interfere with the event. The definition of ticketed entertainment events was also expanded to require a revocable license for attendance, clarifying which events fall under the drone restrictions.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded by adding an exemption for private property owners operating drones above their own property for non-commercial purposes, while maintaining restrictions on commercial drone operations near ticketed events.
ELIGIBILITY
Added exemption allowing private property owners to operate their own drones above their property for non-commercial purposes, provided they follow federal regulations and do not interfere with the event.
DEFINITION
Expanded the definition of ticketed entertainment events to require a revocable license for attendance, clarifying which events fall under drone operation restrictions.
ENFORCEMENT
Added new subsection clarifying exceptions to the 400-foot drone operation restriction near ticketed entertainment events.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 21, 2025 · House Feb 21, 2025
How they voted
52–2
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 55
Mar 21, 2025
D
Democratic22
95% Yea
R
Republican33
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
6
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Apr 1, 2025
Signed into law
Act 4
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Signed into law
House Date Signed by Governor
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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