HB1289 Criminalizing the use of small unmanned aircraft systems for the purpose of video voyeurism and the invasion of the right to privacy.
Criminalizing the use of small unmanned aircraft systems for the purpose of video voyeurism and the invasion of the right to privacy.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact.
Your Community
Drone voyeurism is a growing privacy threat; failing to address it leaves residents vulnerable.
Your Freedom
Would have protected personal privacy from drone surveillance, a significant modern freedom concern.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 7
Sponsor
Clayton Wood (R)
The Short Version
Would have criminalized using drones for video voyeurism and privacy invasion, protecting residents from drone surveillance. Killed via ITL.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ All NH residents' privacy
- ▲ Homeowners concerned about drone surveillance
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Drone operators
- ▼ Some law enforcement surveillance capabilities
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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