Bill > AB530

This bill generally prohibits the operation of drones over school property, defining "school" to include public, private, and tribal schools, as well as "public protective services agencies" which are entities like law enforcement and fire departments. Specifically, it makes it illegal to fly a drone over a school's property when students are present for instruction or during school-approved events, unless express authorization is granted by the school's governing body or their designee, or if the drone is being used by law enforcement or a public protective services agency for specific emergency purposes such as search and rescue, locating escaped prisoners, executing arrest warrants, or preventing imminent danger or destruction of evidence. Violating these provisions can result in a forfeiture of up to $5,000, and any visual data captured by a drone during a violation may be seized and transferred to the relevant correctional institution or law enforcement agency. The bill also mandates that school boards must respond to requests for drone operation authorization within five business days.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab530