Criminal Law - Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Trespass and Surveillance
Sponsor: Chris Tomlinson (District 5)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a person from using an unmanned aircraft system to enter another person's property under certain circumstances; and establishing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Myers, Brenda | Brenda Myers | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Tomlinson, Delegate Tomlinsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Edwards, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Moore, Rachael | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | LaHatte, Jennifer | Maryland Department of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Swartz, William | Individual | Position only |