HB5275

DRONE SAFETY & INTERFERENCE

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5275 establishes the Drone Safety and Interference Prevention Act, criminalizing drone operations over critical infrastructure.

The Illinois HB5275, known as the Drone Safety and Interference Prevention Act, aims to address unlawful drone operations that threaten public safety and critical infrastructure. The Act defines "drone" as any aerial vehicle without a human operator and outlines specific offenses, including unlawful imaging of emergency response activities, unlawful operation over critical infrastructure facilities, and unlawful operation over correctional institutions or facilities. It also prohibits private persons from equipping drones with weapons.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

Mar 24

4:00 PM

House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

Apr 17

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

Apr 17

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee