A 3682 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes penalties for use of unmanned aircraft in furtherance of commission of criminal offense; requires forfeiture of device upon conviction.

New Jersey's bill A 3682 creates criminal penalties for using drones to assist in committing offenses. It sets a fourth-degree crime for drone use in minor offenses (like disorderly conduct) and raises the penalty one degree higher for more serious crimes. The law specifically prohibits drone activity near prisons without permission, interfering with emergency responders, taking wildlife with drones, or operating under the influence, and requires forfeiture of the drone upon conviction. This applies to anyone using a drone in these prohibited ways.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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