HB 429

Alabama House bill in Session 2026RS.

Status: enacted. Latest action: March 31, 2026.

Crimes and offenses; unmanned aircraft systems, operation near ticketed entertainment events prohibited.

Bill ID AL-2026RS-HB-429
Session 2026RS
Status enacted
Committee Judiciary (Senate); Public Safety and Homeland Security (House)
House enacted 2026-03-31
Criminal Justice
Summary

This act: (1) prohibits operating an unmanned aircraft system within 400 feet of or above a ticketed entertainment event, subject to exceptions; and (2) provides a violation is punishable by a fine of up to $500 and a subsequent violation is a Class A misdemeanor.

Sponsor
Neil Rafferty
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-12 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-31 Status enacted
2026-03-31 Latest Action Enacted
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