HB2875

Local regulation; prohibition; unmanned aircraft

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Arizona HB2875 prohibits local governments from regulating unmanned aircraft and systems, except for specific exceptions.

Arizona HB2875 amends state statutes to prohibit counties, cities, and towns from enacting or adopting any ordinance, policy, or rule that regulates the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft or systems. Exceptions include regulations for public unmanned aircraft owned by the local government, taking off or landing model aircraft in parks or preserves, and land use approvals for residential areas. The bill also prohibits operating unmanned aircraft to intentionally photograph or loiter over critical facilities for criminal purposes.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

43 Yea

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12 Nay

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5 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 23

11:45 AM

Senate Rules

Mar 18

9:00 AM

Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

History

Jun 4

Senate

Governor Signed

Jun 4

Senate

Chapter 116

Jun 1

House

House final reading PASSED, voting: (43-12-5-0)