Rep. Boice: Stop drones from interfering with police, fire, 911

By Oregon State Representative Court Boice
April 22, 2025

Today, the Oregon House passed HB 3426 A, which modifies the penalties for using an unmanned aircraft, or a drone, to interfere with law enforcement, firefighting, search and rescue, or emergency response efforts.

”As drones become more and more of an interest and hobby for Oregonians, it is critical that they understand when and where it is appropriate to fly a drone and that interfering with emergency responses will have consequences,” said Representative Court Boice (R-Gold Beach), author of the bill. “This bill will help safeguard our airspace for emergency response operations.”

HB 3426 A designates intentionally interfering with emergency response operations with an unmanned aircraft system, such as a drone, as a Class C felony. An unintentional interference is specified as a Class B misdemeanor.

“I am pleased that this Bill soared through the House Judiciary Committee with a unanimous vote. Every member of that committee contributed to the rationale of this legislation, and I am grateful for the support this bill earned today on the House Floor,” Rep Boice concluded.

HB 3426 A passed with unanimous support and will head to the Senate for consideration.