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NJ ACR74
NJ ACR74Urges federal government to develop protocols for State and local law enforcement to respond to drones.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution urges the President, Congress, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to develop protocols and mechanisms for State and local law enforcement to investigate and respond to threats posed by unidentified unmanned aircraft, also known as drones. Currently, the Federal Aviation Administration is not authorized to delegate formal enforcement functions to State and local governments. This resolution requests that the federal government expand the powers of State and local law enforcement to mitigate aerial threats to public safety. New Jersey has recently experienced a surge in sightings of drones. The drones appear to be larger than any craft a hobbyist would be permitted to own. These sightings, which have occurred on the heels of similar sightings of drone activity on United States military bases in England, have occurred in several counties and usually happen between dusk and dawn. Troublingly, many have been spotted over sensitive locations such as military installations, the Round Valley Reservoir, and a residence of the President-elect. It is the sponsor's intent to provide the law enforcement professionals of New Jersey with the authority and means to investigate and mitigate threats posed by unidentified drones.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution urges the President, Congress, the Department of Transportation, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create guidelines and systems that will enable state and local law enforcement agencies to investigate and respond to potential dangers posed by unidentified unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones. The resolution highlights recent concerns in New Jersey, where larger-than-usual drones have been sighted over sensitive locations like military bases and a presidential-elect's residence, similar to incidents in England. Currently, the FAA, which regulates airspace, does not have the authority to formally delegate enforcement powers to state and local governments, leaving them with limited ability to independently monitor and address these aerial threats, despite their role in reporting suspicious activity. Therefore, this resolution seeks to empower local law enforcement to better protect public safety by developing clear protocols for dealing with these emerging drone-related security concerns.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/ACR74 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/ACR/74_I1.HTM |
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