SB 519-FN (2026): relative to the use of unmanned aerial systems.

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SB 519-FN (2026)

relative to the use of unmanned aerial systems.

Status: Referred for interim study
Term: 2025-2026
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Civil Actions

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2026-1084s), offered by Sen. Tara Reardon, was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 12, 2026 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2026, with 4 people signed in online: 4 in support. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on September 30, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. On October 5, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 10 to 3.

Hearings and Sessions

January 8, 2026, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
March 12, 2026: floor debate, Senate
March 25, 2026, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
April 8, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
April 23, 2026: consent calendar, House
September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230

Votes

March 12, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1084s — voice vote, passed
April 23, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary
January 8, 2026: Hearing: 01/08/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm
March 12, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026, Vote 5-0
March 12, 2026: Sen. Reardon Floor Amendment # 2026-1084s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026
March 12, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1084s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026
March 12, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Judiciary
March 25, 2026: Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 09:30 am GP 230
April 8, 2026: Executive Session: 04/08/2026 10:30 am GP 230
April 8, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 04/08/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
April 23, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 04/23/2026
September 30, 2026: Executive Session: 09/30/2026 10:00 am GP 230
October 5, 2026: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/05/2026 (Vote 10-3; )

Laws It Would Change

RSA 644:23