Arizona 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 1627 — schools; prohibition; unmanned aircraft

Last action — Signed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on June 22, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    3 passed, 3 failed in recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill prohibits the use of unmanned aircraft at schools.

This legislation bans unmanned aircraft from being flown over school property. It aims to ensure the safety and security of students and staff.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can have peace of mind knowing that drones are not allowed to operate over school property.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

110 added · 92 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended bill SB 1627 now allows operators of unmanned aircraft to fly as low as 200 feet above certain properties, as long as those properties are not zoned for residential use and meet specific conditions related to school activities and property owner notifications. This change increases the altitude limit from 100 feet to 200 feet, which could provide more flexibility for recreational drone operators while still maintaining some level of oversight regarding safety around schools. It matters because it aims to balance the enjoyment of recreational activities with the need to protect areas where children are present, ensuring that drone operation is done responsibly.

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unmanned aircraft State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session SENATE BILL 1627 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 13-3729, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
unmanned aircraft State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 236 SENATE BILL 1627 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 13-3729, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO OPERATE OR USE AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM TO INTENTIONALLY PHOTOGRAPH OR LOITER OVER AN AREA THAT IS WITHIN ONE HUNDRED FEET OF OR WITHIN ONE HUNDRED FEET ABOVE AN AREA THAT IS NOT ZONED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE AND THAT IS USED TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS OR STUDENTS IN GRADES ONE THROUGH TWELVE UNLESS THE PERSON HAS LEGAL AUTHORITY OR ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT OVER THE AREA OR OBTAINS CONSENT FROM ANOTHER PERSON WITH LEGAL AUTHORITY OR ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT OVER THE AREA.
IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO OPERATE OR USE AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM TO INTENTIONALLY PHOTOGRAPH OR LOITER TWO HUNDRED FEET OR LESS ABOVE A PROPERTY IF THE OPERATOR IS OPERATING THE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM FOR HOBBY OR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES AND KNOWS OR REASONABLY SHOULD KNOW THAT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
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THE PROPERTY IS NOT ZONED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE.
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THE PROPERTY IS USED TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS OR IN ANY OF GRADES ONE THROUGH TWELVE WHEN SCHOOL IS IN SESSION OR WHEN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ARE OCCURRING ON THE PROPERTY OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SCHOOL HOURS.
3.
THE PROPERTY OWNER OR A PERSON WHO HAS LAWFUL CONTROL OVER THE PROPERTY HAS POSTED REASONABLE NOTICE PROHIBITING ENTRY ON OR OVER THE PROPERTY.
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A PEACE OFFICER, THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY OR A PERSON WHO HAS LAWFUL CONTROL OVER THE PROPERTY HAS NOTIFIED THE OPERATOR OF THE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT OR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM OF THE PROHIBITION AND GIVEN A REASONABLE REQUEST TO LEAVE THE PROPERTY.
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1627 D.
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(b) The city, town or county only has one park or preserve that is within the city, town or county.
1627 (b) The city, town or county only has one park or preserve that is within the city, town or county.
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SUBSECTION C OF THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A PERSON WHO HAS LEGAL AUTHORITY OR ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT OVER THE PROPERTY OR WHO OBTAINS CONSENT FROM ANOTHER PERSON WITH LEGAL AUTHORITY OR ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT OVER THE PROPERTY.
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A violation of subsection A OR C of this section is a class 1 misdemeanor.
A violation of subsection A of this section is a class 1 misdemeanor.
A VIOLATION OF SUBSECTION C OF THIS SECTION IS A CLASS 3 MISDEMEANOR.
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(d) A water or wastewater treatment facility and water development, distribution or conveyance system, including a dam.
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1627 (d) A water or wastewater treatment facility and water development, distribution or conveyance system, including a dam.
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(q) A hospital that receives air ambulance services.
1627 (q) A hospital that receives air ambulance services.
112-95), as amended MEANS AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT THAT IS:
112-95), as amended MEANS AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT THAT IS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR JUNE 22, 2026.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 22, 2026.
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. PASSED

  4. PASSED

  5. Transmit to Senate

  6. PASSED

  7. DPA

  8. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  9. DP

  10. House Second Reading

  11. House First Reading.

  12. Transmit to House

  13. PASSED

  14. DPA

  15. DP

  16. Senate Second Reading

  17. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 33 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (92)

92 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 28 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 15101
Total 28101
% of votes cast 93%3%0%3%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Analise Ortiz Democrat Yea
Brian Fernandez Democrat Yea
Catherine Miranda Democrat Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Yea
Eva Diaz Democrat Yea
Flavio Bravo Democrat Yea
Kiana Sears Democrat Yea
Lauren Kuby Democrat Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Yea
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Yea
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Yea
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Yea
Carine Werner Republican Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Yea
David Gowan Republican Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
Hildy Angius Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Nay
Janae Shamp Republican Not Voting
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Yea
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 34 Yea · 20 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 12006
Republican 33000
Total 342006
% of votes cast 57%33%0%10%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Nay
Alma Hernandez Democrat Nay
Anna Abeytia Democrat Nay
Betty J Villegas Democrat Nay
Brian Garcia Democrat Nay
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Nay
Christopher Mathis Democrat Nay
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Nay
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Nay
Janeen Connolly Democrat Not Voting
Junelle Cavero Democrat Nay
Kevin Volk Democrat Yea
Lorena Austin Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Nay
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Nay
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Not Voting
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Not Voting
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Nay
Patty Contreras Democrat Nay
Quantá Crews Democrat Nay
Sarah Liguori Democrat Nay
Seth Blattman Democrat Not Voting
Stacey Travers Democrat Nay
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Not Voting
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Nay
Alexander Kolodin Republican Yea
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
Cody Reim Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Yea
Laurin Hendrix Republican Yea
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Yea
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Yea
Ralph Heap Republican Yea
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Sylvia Allen Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Passed

Passed 16 Yea · 13 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 11101
Republican 15200
Total 161301
% of votes cast 53%43%0%3%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Analise Ortiz Democrat Nay
Brian Fernandez Democrat Nay
Catherine Miranda Democrat Nay
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Nay
Eva Diaz Democrat Nay
Flavio Bravo Democrat Nay
Kiana Sears Democrat Not Voting
Lauren Kuby Democrat Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Nay
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Nay
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Nay
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Nay
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Nay
Carine Werner Republican Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Nay
David Gowan Republican Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
Hildy Angius Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Nay
Janae Shamp Republican Yea
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Yea
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Subjects

education technology
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Who sponsors SB 1627?
SB 1627 is sponsored by J.D. Mesnard (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1627?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2026. Enacted.
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