Authorizes law enforcement to intercept and disable unmanned aircraft that post credible threats to public safety
HB 1807 authorizes Missouri law enforcement to intercept or disable drones that pose credible threats to public safety. The bill specifically allows officers to use detection, tracking, and "mitigation measures" (like jamming or hacking) if there is reasonable suspicion the drone is being used illegally - such as for spying, smuggling, or directly endangering people. It applies to law enforcement agencies and directly affects drone operators who misuse their devices in a "nefarious manner" (illegal, dangerous, or harmful activity). The law requires officers to act only when a drone poses an imminent threat or violates state/federal law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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4
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Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Sharp
DDemocratic
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