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SB 9

CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Adds federal and state military installations and facilities to the locations over which the use of an unmanned aircraft system is prohibited. (8/1/25)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Abraham and 26 co-sponsors

Louisiana prohibits drone operation over military installations and facilities, effective August 1, 2025, establishing state-level enforcement for national security asset protection.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 23.
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Bill Summary · SB 9

Legislative bill overview

SB 9 expands Louisiana's existing drone restriction laws to include federal and state military installations and facilities. The bill adds these military locations to the list of places where operating unmanned aircraft systems (drones) is prohibited, creating a legal framework for enforcement against unauthorized drone activity near military assets.

Why is this important

Military installations are critical national security assets, and unauthorized drone activity could pose surveillance, terrorism, or other security risks. This bill provides state-level legal backing to restrict drones around these facilities, complementing existing federal restrictions and giving Louisiana law enforcement additional tools to prosecute violations near state and federal military properties within the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Vague boundary definitions: The bill may lack clarity on exact geographic boundaries around military facilities, potentially creating confusion about where the prohibition begins and enforcement challenges
  • Private property complications: The interaction between drone restrictions and private property rights near military installations—particularly regarding hobbyist drones on private land—could create legal gray areas
  • Enforcement burden: State law enforcement may face resource and jurisdictional questions about who investigates violations near federal installations versus state facilities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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