HB4003 amends the Illinois Criminal Code to prohibit operating drones over penal institutions and capture images or data without authorization.

HB4003 amends the Illinois Criminal Code to address the unauthorized use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) around penal institutions. It makes it a Class A misdemeanor to knowingly operate a drone below the navigable airspace over a penal institution. It also makes it a Class 4 felony to capture images or data of a penal institution through drone operation without authorization. These provisions do not apply to employees operating drones within the scope of their employment or individuals with prior permission from the penal institution.

HB4003 amends the Illinois Criminal Code to prohibit operating drones over penal institutions and capture images or data without authorization.

HB4003 amends the Illinois Criminal Code to address the unauthorized use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) around penal institutions. It makes it a Class A misdemeanor to knowingly operate a drone below the navigable airspace over a penal institution. It also makes it a Class 4 felony to capture images or data of a penal institution through drone operation without authorization. These provisions do not apply to employees operating drones within the scope of their employment or individuals with prior permission from the penal institution.