HB 1291-FN (2026): criminalizing the use of small unmanned aircraft systems for the purposes of flying over critical infrastructure and events without authorization.

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HB 1291-FN (2026)

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

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2026, with 4 people signed in online: 2 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 10–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
  • January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
  • March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 30, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/30/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  • January 30, 2026: Executive Session: 01/30/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  • January 30, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/30/2026 (Vote 10-0; CC)
  • March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court