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MA H 3618

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An Act regulating the flight of unmanned aircraft/drones in the airspace over all early, elementary and secondary education facilities in the Commonwealth

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 3618 pass?

Not yet. MA H 3618 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-05): Accompanied a study order, see H5049

What is MA H 3618 about?

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3618) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the flight of unmanned aircraft drones in the airspace over early, elementary and secondary educational facilities. Transportation.

Who sponsors MA H 3618?

Bruce J. Ayers is the primary sponsor of MA H 3618, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3618) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the flight of unmanned aircraft drones in the airspace over early, elementary and secondary educational facilities. Transportation.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-05 — Accompanied a study order, see H5049
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Sponsors

  • Bruce J. Ayersprimary
  • Margaret R. Scarsdalecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-05

    Accompanied a study order, see H5049

  2. 2025-07-10

    Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

  3. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Transportation

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3618

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