2015 House Bill 4868

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Introduced in the House

Sept. 16, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Kurt Heise (R-20)

To make it a crime to fly a drone in a way that interferes with public safety or public utility activities.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Dec. 8, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 27, 2016

Substitute offered by Rep. Kurt Heise (R-20)

To adopt a version of the bill that also prohibits using a drone to subject another person to eavesdropping or surveillance.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Jan. 28, 2016

Passed in the House 89 to 17 (details)

To make it a crime to fly a drone in a way that interferes with public safety or public utility activities. The bill would define flying a drone over private property "without authority" as trespassing, and prohibit using one to subject someone to eavesdropping or surveillance.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 2, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Feb. 10, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.