New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 4 R cosponsors

HB 1291 — criminalizing the use of small unmanned aircraft systems for the purposes of flying over critical infrastructure and events without authorization.

Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 6

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

criminalizing the use of small unmanned aircraft systems for the purposes of flying over critical infrastructure and events without authorization.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds new offenses related to unauthorized operation of small unmanned aircraft systems over critical infrastructure and gatherings.

  • RSA 644:23

    VIII. A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor when the person knowingly uses a small unmanned aircraft system to operate over any sporting event, concert, automobile race, festival, or other event where people are gathered, without prior authorization.

    Establishes a new misdemeanor for operating drones over large gatherings without permission.

  • RSA 644:23

    IX. A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor when the person knowingly uses a small unmanned aircraft system to operate over any critical infrastructure, without prior authorization.

    Introduces a misdemeanor for drone operation over critical infrastructure without authorization.

  • RSA 644:23

    For purposes of the this paragraph, "critical infrastructure" means petroleum refineries, petroleum storage facilities, chemical storage facilities, chemical manufacturing facilities, fuel storage facilities, electric substations, power plants, electric generation facilities, military facilities, commercial port and harbor facilities, rail yard facilities, drinking water treatment or storage facilities, government buildings, and public safety buildings or facilities.

    Defines what constitutes 'critical infrastructure' for the new offense.

Action History

  1. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 6

  2. Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/30/2026 (Vote 10-0; CC) HC 9 P. 6

  3. Executive Session: 01/30/2026 10:00 am GP 159

  4. Public Hearing: 01/30/2026 10:00 am GP 159

  5. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 14

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 411 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (411)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1291 do?
criminalizing the use of small unmanned aircraft systems for the purposes of flying over critical infrastructure and events without authorization.
Who sponsors HB 1291?
HB 1291 is sponsored by Clayton Wood (Republican), Jeffrey Tenczar (Republican), Lisa Post (Republican), and Regina Birdsell (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1291?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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