Prohibiting any person to operate unmanned aerial vehicle over polling place on election day
SB 812 prohibits operating drones (unmanned aerial vehicles) above polling places or within 100 feet of a polling place entrance on election day. This law directly affects anyone flying drones near voting locations during elections, including recreational users, commercial operators, and others. Violating this prohibition is a misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $1,000 or up to one year in jail. The bill aims to prevent potential disruptions or security concerns at polling sites on election day.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026
Last action Feb 6, 2026
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Feb 6, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Robbie Morris
RRepublican
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