Drone enthusiasts hope to keep state regulations grounded

July 23-July 26, 2025

Six bills before the Transportation Committee aim to define and regulate the unmanned aircraft at the state level — the registration, operation and pilot requirements of which are currently broadly governed by the Federal Aviation Administration. Several drone enthusiasts contested every one of the bills Tuesday, arguing that lawmakers should press pause and further examine the existing regulations.

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