HB274Introduced in the House
Department of Corrections; mitigation of unmanned aircraft systems authorized, exemptions on prohibition further provided for
Introduced by Matt Simpson, District 96
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Department of Corrections; mitigation of unmanned aircraft systems authorized, exemptions on prohibition further provided for
Where it stands
Enacted
March 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 638 · February 26, 2026
30
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Woods | 13 | Yes |
| Tim Melson | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Butler | 2 | Yes |
| Arthur Orr | 3 | Yes |
| Garlan Gudger | 4 | Yes |
| Larry Stutts | 6 | Yes |
| Sam Givhan | 7 | Yes |
| Steve Livingston | 8 | Yes |
| Wes Kitchens | 9 | Yes |
| Andrew Jones | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Pending House Public Safety and Homeland Security
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin from House Public Safety and Homeland Security XD5WW77-1
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Third Reading in House of Origin
Public Safety and Homeland Security Engrossed Substitute Offered XD5WW77-1
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 294 XD5WW77-1
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 295
Engrossed
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety
Pending Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety
Reported Out of Committee Second House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Third Reading in Second House
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 638
Ready to Enroll
Enrolled
Signature Requested
Delivered to Governor
Enacted
Enacted
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