AR 176 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Urges President and Congress to enact certain legislation regarding drones.

Assembly Resolution 176, introduced by New Jersey legislators, urges the President and Congress to pass two specific federal bills addressing drone-related security concerns. It highlights recent drone sightings over sensitive New Jersey locations - including military bases, a major reservoir, and a residence of the President-elect - as well as similar incidents at U.S. military sites in England. The resolution specifically calls for enacting "The Drone Act of 2023" (to criminalize harmful drone misuse) and "The SHIELD U Act" (to authorize state/local law enforcement to conduct counter-drone operations). This non-binding resolution does not create new law but advocates for federal action to address gaps in current aviation regulations that limit New Jersey's ability to respond to drone activity.
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Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action Feb 13, 2025
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