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HB 644 · 2025 · House · Resources, Recreation and Development Committee

Rules for drones in state parks

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relative to flying drones in state parks.

Allows commercial and recreational use of drones in state parks subject to exceptions and limitations and establishes fees and fines for violations.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 6, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill allows for the commercial and recreational use of drones or small unmanned aircraft in state parks subject to exceptions and limitations, and establishes fees and authorizes fines to be assessed for violations.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Lisa PostRPrimeClerk· Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Rep. Keith AmmonRMajority Floor Leader
  • Rep. Ross BerryRChair· Election Law
  • Rep. Jason OsborneRMajority Leader

Also: Rep. Jess EdwardsR, Rep. Sandra PanekR, Rep. Jeffrey TenczarR, Rep. Paul TerryR

Public testimony

17 signed in online · 7 wrote testimony

71% support29% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I strongly support HB644. A blanket prohibition of drones in NH State Parks was a knee-jerk reaction that is the wrong solution for public use lands. I am an FAA Certified Part 107 drone pilot and I have turned down jobs because of the current prohibition.…”
— William Daugherty, Plainfieldsupports
“As a certified drone pilot, I support this bill because I understand the robust system of checks that one must perform in order to legally operate a drone commercially, and privately.…”
— Johnathan Molony, Hooksettsupports
“House of Representatives, I am writing to express my strong support for HB 644, which would allow responsible drone use in New Hampshire State Parks.…”
— Donna Molony, Hooksettsupports
“For the safety of trail users, horses and other animals. Amend to include: Operation of drones shall not be permitted: On trails for recreational use and to not to fly any lower than 100ft and within 100ft of a trail corridor.…”
— Judy Lawson, Manchesteropposes
“This allows dangerous and reckless flying drones to harass and stress wildlife in state parks under the masquerade of control.”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuaopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-02-0510:00 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentLOB 305Public hearing
  • 2025-02-1210:15 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentLOB 305Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 3 P. 20
  2. Feb 5, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/05/2025 02:00 pm LOB 305
  3. Feb 12, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/12/2025 10:15 am LOB 305
  4. Feb 12, 2025House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/12/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 14 P. 13
  5. Mar 6, 2025HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 20

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.