HB 274

Alabama House bill in Session 2026RS.

Status: enacted. Latest action: March 5, 2026.

Department of Corrections; mitigation of unmanned aircraft systems authorized, exemptions on prohibition further provided for.

Bill ID AL-2026RS-HB-274
Session 2026RS
Status enacted
Committee Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety (Senate); Public Safety and Homeland Security (House)
House enacted 2026-03-05
Criminal Justice
Summary

This act adds Section 13A-7-94.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to authorize the Department of Corrections to take reasonable and necessary measures against unmanned aircraft systems operating unlawfully near corrections facilities.

Sponsor
Matt Simpson
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-15 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-05 Status enacted
2026-03-05 Latest Action Enacted
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