SSB 1191 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act prohibiting the use of remotely piloted aircraft flying over farm property, and making penalties applicable.

This bill prohibits drones from flying over Iowa farm properties without the owner's consent, specifically protecting farm animals, equipment, and structures. It creates a 400-foot buffer zone around these assets where drone operators cannot fly without permission, except on the owner's property or with explicit consent. Farmers can seek court orders to stop drones that violate these rules, with temporary injunctions lasting up to two years. The law applies to all farms meeting the defined "farmstead" criteria (40+ acres used for farming, generating $15k+ in annual sales) and excludes areas within city limits. It does not ban drones from flying over farms with permission or for authorized purposes like aerial photography with consent.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Mar 3, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 491.
legislature
Mar 3, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Feb 26, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/27/2025 8:00AM Room 315.
legislature
Feb 26, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee: Zumbach, Rozenboom, and Townsend.
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Feb 26, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Transportation.
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