Relating to insurance for unmanned aircraft systems; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.
Summary
Requires commercial operators of unmanned aircraft systems to maintain liability insurance. Imposes a tax on the insurance premiums for unmanned aircraft systems and directs the Department of Consumer and Business Services to deposit the revenues from the tax in the State Aviation Account for the purpose of establishing and maintaining an advanced air mobility program. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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3
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1
Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Finance and Revenue.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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