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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Crossed Over
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Passed
08/08/2025
08/08/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/08/2025
08/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to unmanned aircraft systems; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 837.374.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Oregon's existing laws regarding unmanned aircraft systems (drones) by creating a more nuanced set of criminal penalties for misusing drones. The bill establishes different levels of criminal charges depending on the specific actions and intent of the drone operator. Under the new law, recklessly causing a drone to direct a laser at an aircraft, crash into an aircraft, or prevent an aircraft's takeoff or landing would result in a Class A violation. If a person knowingly does the same actions, it becomes a Class A misdemeanor. The bill introduces a new Class B misdemeanor for recklessly interfering with law enforcement, firefighting, search and rescue, or emergency response efforts. For knowingly interfering with such efforts, the penalty increases to a Class C felony. The most severe penalty, a Class A felony, applies if the drone's misuse causes death or serious physical injury. Additionally, upon a second or subsequent conviction, the court must declare the drone used in the offense as contraband and order its forfeiture. The amendments will apply to conduct occurring on or after the bill's effective date, providing clearer and more graduated penalties for dangerous drone usage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (Senate)
Last Action
Effective date, January 1, 2026. (on 08/08/2025)
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