Kansas House bill in Session 2025-2026.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 21, 2026.
HB2423 - Allowing hunters who are federally licensed drone operators to use drones to locate wounded or recently deceased deer.
AN ACT concerning wildlife; relating to hunting; allowing hunters who are federally licensed drone operators to use drones to locate wounded or recently deceased deer; requiring permission from the public or private landowner, or such landowner's authorized representative, prior to launching or landing a drone from or on such landowner's property; prohibiting the use of drones to harass wildlife or the pursuit of any wildlife that has been harassed by or with the aid of a drone; amending K.S.A. 32-1003 and repealing the existing section.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-21 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-01-21 | Latest Action | Hearing: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 346-S |