Committee backs misdemeanor ban on drones over ticketed events after NASCAR testimony

Mar 4, 2026

The Judiciary Committee voted to recommend SB 11‑60, which would make flying a drone within one mile of a ticketed entertainment event a class 1 misdemeanor except for employees or with written consent; NASCAR testified that the restriction is a public‑safety measure for events and attendees.

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The Judiciary Committee voted to return Senate Bill 11‑60 with a due‑pass recommendation after hearing that the measure would bar drone flights within one mile horizontally or vertically of ticketed entertainment events unless the operator is an event employee or has written permission.

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