S 6305: Relates to the unlawful use of a remotely piloted aircraft; defines remotely piloted aircraft as a device used for flight in the air which is operated remotely without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.
What S 6305 does, verified January 9, 2026
The bill aims to regulate the use of remotely piloted aircraft in the state of New York. It defines "remotely piloted aircraft" as devices that operate without direct human intervention. The bill prohibits the intentional operation of such aircraft in a reckless manner that endangers others or their property. Additionally, it prohibits the operation of remotely piloted aircraft in violation of federal laws or regulations. The penalties for violating these provisions are not specified in the provided text. The bill takes effect on January 1st, following its enactment into law.
Bill journey
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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)Alert me
Quick answers about S 6305
- What is the current status of S 6305?
- As of January 9, 2026, S 6305 is recorded as "Introduced": it has been introduced and is waiting for its first committee hearing or floor vote. The last recorded action, on January 7, 2026, was "REFERRED TO CODES".
- Did S 6305 pass?
- Not yet. S 6305 has been introduced and has not passed either house.
- Who wrote S 6305, and where is it now?
- S 6305 was authored by Sen. James Sanders. Its committee of record is Senate Codes. It is filed under Penal, alongside 132 other New York Penal bills this session.
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| Jan. 07, 2026 | REFERRED TO CODES |
| Mar. 10, 2025 | REFERRED TO CODES |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, March 10, 2025 · 320 words
STATE OF NEW YORK ________________________________________________________________________ 6305 2025-2026 Regular Sessions IN SENATE March 10, 2025 ___________ Introduced by Sen. SANDERS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Codes AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to the unlawful use or opera- tion of a remotely piloted aircraft The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1 Section 1. Section 240.00 of the penal law is amended by adding a new 2 subdivision 8 to read as follows: 3 8. "Remotely piloted aircraft" means a device used for flight in the 4 air which is operated remotely without the possibility of direct human 5 intervention from within or on the aircraft. 6 § 2. The penal law is amended by adding a new section 240.80 to read 7 as follows: 8 § 240.80 Unlawful use or operation of a remotely piloted aircraft. 9 A person is guilty of unlawful use or operation of an unmanned 10 aircraft when during the personal use or operation of such aircraft, 11 except as otherwise provided by federal law, such person intentionally 12 operates a remotely piloted aircraft: 13 1. in violation of federal laws or regulations of the United States 14 department of transportation and the federal aviation administration 15 (FAA) or successors thereof; or 16 2. in a reckless manner so as to endanger the life or safety of anoth- 17 er person or property of a person. 18 Unlawful use or operation of a remotely piloted aircraft is a 19 violation. 20 § 3. This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeed- 21 ing the date on which it shall have become a law. EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [] is old law to be omitted. LBD10366-01-5
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