The proposed bill, Substitute Bill No. 6861, aims to address the issue of intentionally projecting lasers at aircraft or their flight paths. It defines key terms such as "aircraft," "armed forces of the state," "armed forces of the United States," "laser," and "police officer" by referencing existing statutes. The bill prohibits any person from intentionally projecting a laser at an aircraft or its flight path, with the exception of members of the armed forces or police officers acting in the performance of their official duties.

Violations of this law would be classified as a class A misdemeanor, emphasizing the seriousness of the offense due to the potential dangers posed to aviation safety. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and introduces new legal language while not deleting any existing provisions from current law.