Committee approves amendment giving security office limited authority to regulate drone activity around Capitol complex

Feb 19, 2026

Lawmakers approved an amendment to SB 231 that authorizes a named security office to adopt rules, issue permits and impose graduated penalties for unauthorized drone use around the Capitol Complex, Governor’s Mansion and certain off-site legislative events; the measure passed on a voice vote.

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Senator Gavan introduced SB 231 and an amendment to expand security authority over the new Capitol complex and related facilities, and the committee approved the bill as amended.

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