HB0251

Failed

Trespass by drone.

Establish a new crime for operating a drone on another person's property without permission.

Full legal title

AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; creating the crime of trespass by drone; providing penalties; and providing for an effective date.

Sponsor:

Co-sponsors: Representative(s) Allemand, Angelos, Connolly, Davis, Eklund, Schmid, Senator(s) Crago, Driskill, Ide, Kolb

What does this bill do?

Creates a criminal offense for operating a drone at low altitude over another person's private land or residence without authorization.

Establishes the crime of criminal trespass by drone, making it illegal to operate an unmanned aircraft weighing 55 pounds or less at an altitude of 200 feet or lower over private land or a residence without the landowner's or resident's authorization or a court order. (W.S. 6-3-308(a))
Establishes penalties for criminal trespass by drone as a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months imprisonment, a fine of up to $750, or both. (W.S. 6-3-308(b))

Effective: July 1, 2025

Actions (6)

2/10/2025(House)

H COW:H Did not consider for COW

2/6/2025(House)

H Placed on General File

2/6/2025(House)

H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Do Pass 6-3-0-0-0

1/30/2025(House)

H Introduced and Referred to H05 - Agriculture

1/20/2025(House)

H Received for Introduction

Amendments (1)

Sponsor: Representative Davis