HB 1291 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
Banning drones over critical infrastructure
AI-generatedcriminalizing the use of small unmanned aircraft systems for the purposes of flying over critical infrastructure and events without authorization.
Adds prohibited uses to the offense of unlawful operation of small unmanned aircraft systems by criminalizing unauthorized flights over critical infrastructure and events.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕House
- Senate
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill adds additional prohibited uses to the offense of unlawful operation or use of small unmanned aircraft system.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. Lisa PostRClerk· Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
Also: Rep. Jeffrey TenczarR, Rep. Sandra PanekR
Public testimony
4 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony
50% support50% oppose0% neutral
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-01-3010:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 14
- Jan 30, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/30/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Jan 30, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/30/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Jan 30, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/30/2026 (Vote 10-0; CC) HC 9 P. 6
- Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 6
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.