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AZ SB1160

AZ SB1160
Drones; entertainment events; prohibition


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Introduced
01/15/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

Bill Summary

AN ACT amending section 13-3729, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to unmanned aircraft.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Arizona law to prohibit the operation of civil unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones, within 5,280 feet of or 5,280 feet above a "ticketed entertainment event," which is defined as a music, sporting, or performing arts event requiring a paid license for attendance and held in a secured location. Exceptions to this prohibition include obtaining written consent from event authorities, operating as an employee of the event venue or a public utility conducting official business, or operating a drone over one's own private property for non-commercial purposes that do not involve conveying messages, commercial broadcasting, or interfering with the event. The bill also clarifies that violations of this new provision are classified as a class 1 misdemeanor, while other existing prohibitions related to critical facilities remain as felonies.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Judiciary (09:00:00 3/4/2026 HHR 4) (on 03/04/2026)

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