Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1807: Authorizes law enforcement to intercept and disable unmanned aircraft that post credible threats to public safety
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 590, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to unmanned aircraft mitigation by law enforcement. Section A. Chapter 590, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 590.1450, to read as follows: 590.1450. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Mitigation measures", actions, such as jamming, that are taken to cause electronic interference to neutralize, intercept, disable, or disrupt an unmanned aircraft system in order to prevent illegal or harmful activity; (2) "Nefarious manner", using an unmanned aircraft syst.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 590, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to unmanned aircraft mitigation by law enforcement. Section A. Chapter 590, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 590.1450, to read as follows: 590.1450. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Mitigation measures", actions, such as jamming, that are taken to cause electronic interference to neutralize, intercept, disable, or disrupt an unmanned aircraft system in order to prevent illegal or harmful activity; (2) "Nefarious manner", using an unmanned aircraft system for an illegal, dangerous, or harmful purpose. Such purpose may include, but is not limited to, spying, smuggling contraband, facilitating criminal activity, or posing a direct threat to public safety. 2. A peace officer or law enforcement agency may take reasonable and necessary mitigation measures against a threat posed by an unmanned aircraft system operating within this state in a nefarious manner. Such measures may include, but shall not be limited to, any of the and (2) The interception or disabling of an unmanned aircraft system through legal and safe methods including, but not limited to, jamming, hacking, or physical capture. 3. A peace officer or law enforcement agency shall act under subsection 2 of this section only if there is reasonable suspicion that the unmanned aircraft …