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H05222026 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 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 Chamber· Feb 17, 2026

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
62 Yea
7 Nay
1 absentPassed by 78.57 votes

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

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