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Unmanned aircraft systems.

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

CA AB 3173 · Assembly Bill · 2017–2018

Stage
Session ended
Started in
Assembly
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Aug 24, 2018

What it does

Existing federal laws and regulations regulate the operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) , also known as drones or remotely piloted aircraft. Existing federal laws and regulations require the registration of certain UASs, require commercial operators of UASs to be licensed, prohibit the operation of UASs above specified altitudes and within specified distances of an airport, prohibit nighttime operation, and require a UAS to remain within the sight of the pilot.

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Where it stands

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Current step)

    Passed first chamber · Aug 24, 2018

  4. Law (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.

Work with this bill

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