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House Bill 3082 |
House Author: Murphy |
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Effective: Vetoed |
Senate Sponsor: Birdwell et al. |
House Bill 3082 amends the Government Code to change the requisite intent for an offense of operating an unmanned aircraft over a correctional facility, detention facility, or critical infrastructure facility from intentionally or knowingly committing the applicable conduct to committing that conduct with criminal negligence. The bill requires a peace officer who investigates such an offense to notify the Department of Public Safety of the investigation.
Governor's Reason for Veto: "Current law already imposes criminal penalties for the conduct addressed in House Bill 3082. This proposed legislation would expose too many Texans to criminal liability for unintentional conduct. Negligently flying a drone over a railroad switching yard should not result in jail time."