Bill114th CongressFiled Oct 7, 2015Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2157
SAFE DRONE Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 7, 2015)
Safety for Airports and Firefighters by Ensuring Drones Refrain from Obstructing Necessary Equipment Act of 2015 or the SAFE DRONE Act of 2015
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly operate a drone in a restricted area. A "restricted area" is an area that is:
- within a two-mile radius of a hub airport or an ongoing firefighting operation, or
- subject to a temporary flight restriction issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.
The prohibition does not apply to government operations in response to a fire or emergency.
Violators are subject to fines, up to one year in prison, or both.
What just happenedOct 7, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA](D-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateOct 7, 2015
- Oct 7, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 7, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate