Unmanned aircraft systems: accident notification.
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SB 648 — Unmanned aircraft systems: accident notification.
Last action — July 8 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing federal law, the Federal Aviation Administration Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, provides for the integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones, into the national airspace system. Existing federal regulations require the operator of an unmanned aircraft system to immediately, and by the most expeditious means available, notify the nearest National Transportation Safety Board office when, among other things, an aircraft accident, as defined, or certain serious incidents, occur. Those notifications are required to include, among other things, the name of the owner of the unmanned aircraft system, the name of the operator of the unmanned aircraft system, the date and time of the accident, and the nature of the accident. This bill would require, except as specified, the operator of an unmanned aircraft system involved in an accident resulting in injury to an individual or damage to property to immediately land the unmanned aircraft at the nearest location that will not jeopardize the safety of others and to provide certain information to the injured individual or the owner or person in charge of the damaged property, or place that information in a conspicuous place on the damaged property. The bill would make a person who knowingly fails to comply with these provisions guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $250. By creating a new infraction, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Bill Text
- Amended 06/27/19 - Amended Assembly Current pdf June 27, 2019
- Amended 04/23/19 - Amended Senate pdf April 23, 2019
- Introduced 02/22/19 - Introduced pdf February 22, 2019
- SB648 View text html
Action History
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July 8 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
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From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (June 25).
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Referred to Coms. on P. & C.P. and TRANS.
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In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
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Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 1004.) Ordered to the Assembly.
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Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.
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From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8 and ordered to consent calendar.
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Set for hearing May 6.
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Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Withdrawn from committee.
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Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
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From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on RLS. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0. Page 656.) (April 9).
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Set for hearing April 9.
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April 9 hearing postponed by committee.
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Set for hearing April 9.
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Referred to Com. on TRANS.
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Read first time.
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From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 27.
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Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Chang · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Chang
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kiley | — | Yea |
| Obernolte | — | Yea |
| Smith | — | Yea |
| Chau | — | Yea |
| Bauer-Kahan, Rebecca | Democratic | Yea |
| Berman, Marc | Democratic | Yea |
| Calderon, Lisa | Democratic | Yea |
| Gabriel, Jesse | Democratic | Yea |
| Irwin, Jacqui | Democratic | Yea |
| Wicks, Buffy | Democratic | Yea |
| Gallagher, James | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (38)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rubio | — | Yea |
| Monning | — | Yea |
| Wieckowski | — | Yea |
| Mitchell | — | Yea |
| Bradford | — | Yea |
| Wilk | — | Yea |
| Beall | — | Yea |
| Atkins | — | Yea |
| Hill | — | Yea |
| Roth | — | Yea |
| Morrell | — | Yea |
| Hueso | — | Yea |
| Leyva | — | Yea |
| Dodd | — | Yea |
| Moorlach | — | Yea |
| Skinner | — | Yea |
| Allen | — | Yea |
| Borgeas | — | Yea |
| Galgiani | — | Yea |
| Hertzberg | — | Yea |
| Portantino | — | Yea |
| Bates | — | Yea |
| Glazer | — | Yea |
| Nielsen | — | Yea |
| Chang | — | Yea |
| Pan | — | Yea |
| Mark Stone | — | Yea |
| Archuleta, Bob | Democratic | Yea |
| Caballero, Anna M. | Democratic | Yea |
| Durazo, Maria Elena | Democratic | Yea |
| Hurtado, Melissa | Democratic | Yea |
| Jackson, Corey A. | Democratic | Yea |
| McGuire, Mike | Democratic | Yea |
| Stern, Henry I. | Democratic | Yea |
| Umberg, Thomas J. | Democratic | Yea |
| Wiener, Scott D. | Democratic | Yea |
| Grove, Shannon | Republican | Yea |
| Jones, Brian W. | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (12)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dodd | — | Yea |
| Rubio | — | Yea |
| Galgiani | — | Yea |
| Beall | — | Yea |
| Bates | — | Yea |
| Roth | — | Yea |
| Wieckowski | — | Yea |
| Morrell | — | Yea |
| Skinner | — | Yea |
| Mark Stone | — | Yea |
| McGuire, Mike | Democratic | Yea |
| Umberg, Thomas J. | Democratic | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 648 do?
- Existing federal law, the Federal Aviation Administration Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, provides for the integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones, into the national airspace system. Existing federal regulations require the operator of an unmanned aircraft system to immediately, and by the most expeditious means available, notify the nearest National Transportation Safety Board office when, among other things, an aircraft accident, as defined, or certain serious incidents, occur. Those notifications are required to include, among other things, the name of the owner of the unmanned aircraft system, the name of the operator of the unmanned aircraft system, the date and time of the accident, and the nature of the accident. This bill would require, except as specified, the operator of an unmanned aircraft system involved in an accident resulting in injury to an individual or damage to property to immediately land the unmanned aircraft at the nearest location that will not jeopardize the safety of others and to provide certain information to the injured individual or the owner or person in charge of the damaged property, or place that information in a conspicuous place on the damaged property. The bill would make a person who knowingly fails to comply with these provisions guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $250. By creating a new infraction, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
- Who sponsors SB 648?
- SB 648 is sponsored by Chang.
- What is the current status of SB 648?
- This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 648?
- Track SB 648 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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