The bill amends section 330.41 of the Florida Statutes, specifically addressing the operation of drones over critical infrastructure facilities. It revises the existing prohibition by removing the requirement that drone operations must be for a commercial purpose and authorized by Federal Aviation Administration regulations. This change allows for broader restrictions on drone operations over these facilities, enhancing their protection.

Under the revised law, individuals are prohibited from knowingly or willfully operating a drone over critical infrastructure facilities, allowing a drone to make contact with such facilities, or permitting a drone to come within a distance that could interfere with the facility's operations. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 870 Filed: 330.41