Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S870: Operating Drones Over Critical Infrastructure Facilities
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Revising a prohibition relating to the operation of a drone over a critical infrastructure facility, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to operating drones over critical infrastructure facilities; amending s. 330.41, F.S.; revising a prohibition relating to the operation of a drone over a critical infrastructure facility; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, December 10, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to operating drones over critical infrastructure facilities; amending s. 330.41, F.S.; revising a prohibition relating to the operation of a drone over a critical infrastructure facility; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Paragraph (a) of subsection (4) of section 330.41, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 330.41 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act.-- (4) PROTECTION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.-- (a) A person may not knowingly or willfully: 1. Operate a drone over a critical infrastructure facility [DELETED: ,] unless [DELETED: the operation is for a commercial purpose and is] authorized by and in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations; 2. Allow a drone to make contact with a critical infrastructure facility, including any person or object on the premises of or within the facility; or 3. Allow a drone to come within a distance of a critical infrastructure facility that is close enough to interfere with the operations of or cause a disturbance to the facility. Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2026.
Sponsors
- Wright, Tom (R, SD-008) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Transportation
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Transportation; Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security; Rules
- : Filed
Subjects: Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, Rules, Transportation
Common questions
- What is S870?
- S870 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Operating Drones Over Critical Infrastructure Facilities.
- What does S870 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to operating drones over critical infrastructure facilities; amending s. 330.41, F.S.; revising a prohibition relating to the operation of a drone over a critical infrastructure facility; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of S870?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Transportation (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S870?
- Wright, Tom (R, SD-008).
- Where is the official record for S870?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/870
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