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H04992026 Regular Session

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding unmanned aircraft systems near Department of Correction facilities.

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS -- Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding unmanned aircraft systems near Department of Correction facilities.

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This legislation amends Idaho Code with the addition of a new section 20-251, Idaho Code to define terms and to establish provisions regarding unmanned aircraft near Department of Corrections facilities. Department of Corrections for law enforcement officer may take reasonable measures against unmanned vehicles operating in a nefarious manner in the proximity of restricted airspace within this state. Any person operating within the proximity of restricted airspace will be fined minimum $2000 to maximum of $5000 or imprisoned for not more than one year.

LATEST ACTION

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

BILL INFO

Session
2026
Chamber
house
Status date
Jan 20, 2026

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