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This bill establishes comprehensive regulations and penalties for the unlawful operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) and modifies reckless driving penalties. Specifically, the bill creates multiple criminal offenses related to drone usage, including violations for operating drones in violation of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, interfering with emergency operations, or operating in restricted airspaces like correctional facilities. Penalties range from violations and misdemeanors to felonies depending on the severity of the offense, with heightened penalties for actions that endanger human-occupied aircraft or involve potential harm. The bill also provides specific exemptions for news media and law enforcement personnel. Additionally, the bill changes reckless driving penalties, creating a new tier of penalties for drivers traveling at 100 miles per hour or greater, with increased fines and longer license revocation periods compared to standard reckless driving offenses. The new drone regulations and modified traffic penalties will take effect on January 1, 2026, and aim to improve public safety by establishing clear legal consequences for dangerous drone operations and high-speed driving.

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