HB1280

Increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures.

Complete·3/12/26

South Dakota HB1280 increases penalties for operating drones over military installations and facilities, and allows law enforcement to intercept or.

South Dakota HB1280 strengthens protections for state military installations and facilities by increasing penalties for drone operations over these areas. The bill allows law enforcement officers to intercept or disable drones if they pose an imminent threat to public safety, using methods such as jamming, hacking, or physical capture. Notably, officers are prohibited from using firearms to disable drones. A violation of these provisions is classified as a Class 6 felony.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 19

12:00 AM

House Military and Veterans Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 12

House

Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 562

Mar 10

Senate

Signed by the President S.J. 512

Mar 10

House

Delivered to the Governor on March 10, 2026 H.J. 546