Unmanned aerial systems; local regulation.
Summary
Local regulation of unmanned aerial systems. Authorizes a political subdivision to adopt time, place, or manner regulations regarding the takeoff or landing of unmanned aerial systems on property owned by the political subdivision, provided such regulations are narrowly tailored to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Takeoff and landing regulations adopted by a political subdivision shall not apply to persons authorized by federal regulations to operate an unmanned aircraft system provided such system is operated in an otherwise lawful manner and consistent with federal regulations. A political subdivision shall annually report to the Department of Aviation any regulations adopted pursuant to this section. This bill was incorporated into HB 742.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2020
Last action Jan 27, 2020
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jan 22, 2020
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB742-Bulova)
lower
Jan 16, 2020
Committee
Assigned CT & I sub: Technology and Innovation
lower
Jan 7, 2020
Committee
Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
lower
Jan 7, 2020
Introduced
Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20105013D
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave LaRock
RRepublican
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