The bill amends the Management and Budget Act of 1984 by adding a new section, 219a, which authorizes the department to install devices and technology on state-owned buildings and critical infrastructure to detect and prevent unauthorized unmanned aircraft from flying over these areas. This includes the installation of detection devices and preventive technology specifically designed for this purpose.
Additionally, the bill allows the department to collaborate with the state transportation department to ensure that relevant state-owned buildings and critical infrastructure are included in a statewide geofencing database. The provisions of this section are subject to federal law, and it defines "unmanned aircraft" in accordance with the existing unmanned aircraft systems act.
Statutes affected: House Introduced Bill: 18.1101, 18.1594