Drone privacy violation penalties

Analysis

This bill establishes a civil cause of action for the use of unmanned aerial systems for certain purposes that violate a reasonable expectation of privacy, subject to certain exceptions.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Sponsors

Public testimony

Hearings

• 2026-01-081:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing
• 2026-03-259:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 230Public hearing

Legislative history

1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 1
2. Jan 8, 2026SenHearing: 01/08/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 47
3. Mar 12, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 9
4. Mar 12, 2026SenSen. Reardon Floor Amendment # 2026-1084s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
5. Mar 12, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1084s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
6. Mar 12, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 8 P. 114
7. Mar 25, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/25/2026 09:30 am GP 230
8. Apr 8, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/08/2026 10:30 am GP 230
9. Apr 8, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study 04/08/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
10. Apr 23, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 10

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

• Introducedversion
• As Amended by the Senateversion
• Amendment 2026-1084samendment
• Senate Hearing Report · 2026-01-12report
• Senate Committee Report · 2026-03-04report
• House Committee Report · 2026-04-14report

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