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GA HB1277
GA HB1277Board of Homeland Security; development of a list of approved unmanned aircraft systems; provide
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Introduced
02/13/2024
02/13/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 1 of Title 6, Chapter 80 of Title 36, Article 2A of Chapter 3 of Title 38, and Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to aviation; provisions applicable to counties, municipalities, corporations, and other governmental entities; general authority, duties, and procedure for state purchasing; and the Board of Homeland Security, respectively, so as to provide for the development of a list of approved unmanned aircraft systems by the Board of Homeland Security; to provide for standards for the development of such list; to prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft systems in this state other than those upon such approved list; to prohibit the purchase of unmanned aircraft systems not on such approved list by state agencies or local governments; to exempt records relating to the development of an approved unmanned aircraft system list from the Open Records Act; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to develop a list of approved unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by the Board of Homeland Security in Georgia. The bill prohibits the operation, purchase, or use of any UAS that is not on the approved list by state agencies, local governments, and other political subdivisions. It also preempts local ordinances regulating UAS, except for those adopted before April 2017, those enforcing Federal Aviation Administration restrictions, or those prohibiting or allowing the launch and landing of approved UAS on public property. The bill exempts records related to the development of the approved UAS list from the state's Open Records Act.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Carter Barrett (R)*,
Josh Bonner (R)*,
Chas Cannon (R)*,
David Clark (R)*,
Clint Crowe (R)*,
Bill Hitchens (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/16/2024)
Bill Topics
Defense
- ‐ Civil Defense and Homeland Security
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Procurement and Contracting
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/67044 | 02/14/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/224028 | 02/14/2024 |
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