New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A4944 — Prohibits the operation of uncrewed aircraft, including drones, over school grounds or critical infrastructure

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Prohibits the operation of uncrewed aircraft, including drones, over school grounds or critical infrastructure; provides penalties for violations.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CODES

  2. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  3. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.133

  5. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

  6. DIED IN SENATE

  7. REFERRED TO CODES

  8. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  9. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  10. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.216

  11. RULES REPORT CAL.216

  12. REPORTED

  13. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  14. REFERRED TO CODES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety education technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does A4944 do?
Prohibits the operation of uncrewed aircraft, including drones, over school grounds or critical infrastructure; provides penalties for violations.
Who sponsors A4944?
A4944 is sponsored by Yudelka Tapia.
What is the current status of A4944?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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