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Introduced
08/03/2017
08/03/2017
In Committee
08/03/2017
08/03/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Drone Operator Safety Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly or recklessly operate an unmanned aircraft that interferes with or disrupts an aircraft or airborne vehicle carrying at least one occupant in U.S. airspace. It imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term, or both—on a violator. The prohibition includes the unauthorized operation of an unmanned aircraft within an airport's runway exclusion zone (i.e., defined area of controlled airspace around an active runway) unless the operation is the result of an unforeseeable circumstance (e.g., a malfunction).
AI Summary
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly or recklessly operate an unmanned aircraft (also known as a drone) that interferes with or disrupts an aircraft or airborne vehicle carrying at least one occupant in U.S. airspace. It imposes criminal penalties, including fines and/or imprisonment, on violators. The bill also prohibits the unauthorized operation of a drone within an airport's runway exclusion zone, which is a defined area of controlled airspace around an active runway, unless the operation is the result of an unforeseeable circumstance like a malfunction.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 08/03/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1755/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1755/BILLS-115s1755is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1755/BILLS-115s1755is.pdf.pdf |
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