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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Unmanned Aerial Systems Security Act. Provides that a government agency may use a drone only if the manufacturer of the drone meets the minimum security requirements specified in the Act. Prohibits a government agency from purchasing, acquiring, or otherwise using a drone or any related services or equipment produced by (i) a manufacturer domiciled in a country of concern or (ii) a manufacturer the government agency reasonably believes to be owned or controlled, in whole or in part, by a country of concern or by a company domiciled in a country of concern. Classifies 3 different tiers of drones, and specifies restrictions for each tier level. Requires, subject to appropriation, a government agency using a drone on January 1, 2026 that does not meet the minimum requirements for that drone's usage tier to receive a reimbursement from the Unmanned Aerial Systems Security Reimbursement Fund up to the cost of acquiring a drone that meets the minimum requirements for that drone's usage tier if specified requirements are met. Requires the Department of Transportation to identify the geographic coordinates of sensitive installations within Illinois for the purpose of prohibiting drone usage over sensitive locations. Requires a provider of flight mapping software or other program for operating a drone to geofence Illinois' sensitive locations to prevent the flight of a drone over Illinois' sensitive locations. Provides that it is a Class A misdemeanor for (i) a provider of flight mapping software to allow a user to fly a drone over a sensitive location unless the user is a law enforcement agency or officer; or (ii) a user of a drone not using flight mapping software to fly a drone over a sensitive location without permission from the governmental agency in charge of the sensitive location. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Contains a severability clause. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Unmanned Aerial Systems Security Reimbursement Fund. Effective January 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Unmanned Aerial Systems Security Act, which establishes comprehensive regulations for government drone usage in Illinois. The legislation classifies drones into three tiers based on their data collection capabilities and imposes strict security requirements for each tier. Critically, the bill prohibits government agencies from purchasing drones from manufacturers in "countries of concern" (which include China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and several other nations), and mandates that drones meet specific security standards depending on their tier level. For Tier 1 drones (which do not collect data), agencies must ensure limited internet connectivity and network isolation; Tier 2 drones must use encryption and avoid components from countries of concern; and Tier 3 drones are restricted to geographic use within the United States. The bill also requires the Department of Transportation to identify sensitive locations where drone usage is prohibited, mandates geofencing around these areas, and establishes criminal penalties for unauthorized drone flights over sensitive sites. To help government agencies comply, the bill creates a reimbursement fund to help agencies purchase compliant drones by January 1, 2026, and includes a research exception that allows limited use of otherwise prohibited drones for specific research and accountability purposes with proper notifications and approvals.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2364&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2364.htm |
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