2018 Senate Bill 919

Fix operator liability for drone crimes

Introduced in the Senate

March 21, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To define unmanned aerial drones as “an extension of the person” for purposes of assigning responsibility for criminal misuse. Bills have been introduced to essentially add "also illegal if done with a drone" provisions to various criminal offenses, and this bill would make that presumption automatic.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 25, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 26, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To define unmanned aerial drones as “an extension of the person” for purposes of assigning responsibility for criminal misuse. Bills have been introduced to essentially add "it's also illegal if done with a drone" provisions to various criminal offenses, and this bill would make that presumption automatic.

Received in the House

Sept. 27, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology