SB 49 New Hampshire Senate · 2025 Regular Session

establishing the crime of and penalties for unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems.

SB 49 would impose state penalties for drone operators who violate federal drone regulations. First-time violations would be treated as civil offenses, while repeat violations would become misdemeanors. The bill requires compliance with FAA drone rules (14 C.F.R. Part 107) starting July 24, 2025. It directly affects anyone operating drones in New Hampshire, including hobbyists and commercial users.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Nov 2025

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Nov 13, 2025

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Committee

Nov 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-3024h (NT) 10/22/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC)

lower

Oct 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

==RESCHEDULED== Full Committee Work Session: 10/22/2025 10:00 am GP 230

lower

Apr 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Retained in Committee

lower

Mar 28, 2025

Introduced

Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 11 P. 110

lower

Mar 13, 2025

Upper · Passed

Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0754s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/13/2025; SJ 7

upper

Mar 13, 2025

Upper · Passed

Committee Amendment # 2025-0754s, AA, VV; 03/13/2025; SJ 7

upper

Mar 7, 2025

Upper · Passed

Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0754s, 03/13/2025; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 12

upper

Jan 10, 2025

Introduced

Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 3

upper

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