AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION TO DEVELOP A PLAN REGARDING UNMANNED AIRCRAFTS OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN.

HB 6966 requires Connecticut's Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to develop a plan by January 1, 2026, for investigating incidents involving unmanned aircraft of unknown origin. The plan must include specific procedures for incident response, reporting, data collection, witness interaction, and risk mitigation. The department must review and update the plan annually and submit it to the legislature each year starting in 2027. This bill establishes standardized protocols for public safety officials to address unidentified unmanned aircraft activity.