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A 1109

Prohibits the hunting or taking of wildlife with the aid of an unmanned aerial vehicle

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Deborah Glick

Prohibits using drones to hunt or take wildlife, closing a loophole and boosting wildlife protection by preventing drone-assisted hunting.

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Bill Summary · A 1109

Summary of Bill A 1109

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 1109
  • Title: Prohibits the hunting or taking of wildlife with the aid of an unmanned aerial vehicle
  • Status: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Deborah Glick
  • Related Bills (prior-session): A 5435, A 1437, A 2525, A 4101, A 4007, A 9697

Purpose and Intent

A 1109 aims to enhance wildlife protection by banning the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) as an aid in hunting or taking wildlife. The core intent is to close a potential loophole where drones could be used to locate, track, or otherwise facilitate hunting activities, thereby increasing the effectiveness or safety of wildlife exploitation.

Key Provisions (as stated)

  • Prohibition on hunting or taking wildlife with the aid of an unmanned aerial vehicle.
  • The bill’s central provision would apply to activities conducted using UAVs during hunting or wildlife-taking efforts.
  • The explicit text provided does not detail definitions (e.g., what constitutes “aid,” what qualifies as a UAV, or exceptions). Additional provisions such as penalties, enforcement mechanisms, or exemptions are not specified in the information available.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary Affected Group: Hunters and other individuals who might use UAVs to assist in hunting or taking wildlife.
  • Other stakeholders: Wildlife resources and conservation authorities responsible for enforcement.
  • Potential broader impact: Could reduce the role of drone technology in hunting practices, potentially improving wildlife protection and aligning with other drone-use regulations.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction date: January 9, 2025.
  • Current status: Referred to the Environmental Conservation committee, indicating the bill will be reviewed and possibly amended before moving to the floor for a vote.
  • Duplicate action listed: The bill shows two entries for the same committee referral on the same date, suggesting a formal or clerical duplication in the record.

Legislative Context

  • Sponsor: Deborah Glick (primary).
  • Related bills in prior sessions suggest ongoing legislative interest in regulating drone use related to wildlife activities (A 5435, A 1437, A 2525, A 4101, A 4007, A 9697).

Potential Next Steps for Stakeholders

  • Monitoring committee hearings and any amendments to clarify definitions (e.g., “unmanned aerial vehicle,” “aid,” and any exemptions).
  • Assessing how the prohibition interacts with existing wildlife, hunting, and drone-use laws.
  • Engaging with the sponsor and Environmental Conservation committee for input or testimony.

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

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