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HCR 15OHIOSession 136State Billfiled

Ohio General Assembly urges Congress to pass federal legislation allowing property owners to shoot down low-flying drones

Original title: Urge Congress to pass the Defense Against Drones Act of 2025

Last action · June 4, 2025: Introduced and Referred to Committee (Public Safety)Sponsors: Angela N. King and 11 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Ohio General Assembly adopted a urging the United States Congress to pass H.R. 1907, known as the Defense Against Drones Act of 2025, which would allow property owners to use a legally obtained shotgun against drones flying up to two hundred feet above their property.

Why it matters

Changes no state laws or legal penalties directly, but formally petitions the federal government to alter aircraft destruction laws that currently carry prison terms and fines for property owners who damage unmanned aircraft.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Ohio homeowners

The resolution advocates for federal legislation that would grant them the legal ability to shoot down low-flying drones above their properties without facing federal aircraft damage penalties.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does H.R. 1907 propose to change?

It proposes allowing property owners to shoot a drone flying up to two hundred feet above their property with a legally obtained shotgun.

Does this resolution change Ohio state law immediately?

No, it is a urging the U.S. Congress to pass federal legislation rather than changing state statutes.

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Where This Stands

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Procedural history

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Jun 4, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced and Referred to Committee (Public Safety)

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Connected Entities

Congress ofحيان the United States, President of the United States, House of Representatives and 3 more

OrganizationCongress ofحيان the United States“Federal legislative body urged to pass H.R. 1907”Map →

PersonPresident of the United States“Recipient of authenticated copies of the resolution”Map →

OrganizationHouse of Representatives“Origin chamber passing the concurrent resolution”Map →

OrganizationUnited States House of Representatives“Chamber where H.R. 1907 was introduced”Map →

OrganizationUnited States Senate“Federal legislative chamber”Map →

locationOhio“State where recent suspicious drone activity has been reported”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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