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.
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 or law enforcement officers 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 restricted airspace of a correctional facility will be guilty of a misdemeanor and will be fined a minimum of $2000 to a maximum of $5000 or imprisoned for not more than one year.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
YEA (62)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)
LATEST ACTION
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2026
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Feb 17, 2026