Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1064: Unmanned aerial vehicles.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1064 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on December 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Unmanned aerial vehicles. Primary sponsor: Kendell Culp (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Representatives Lehman, Bartels added as coauthors.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes repeated operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over private real property a nuisance, with both civil and criminal penalties, including an increased penalty for nuisances involving agricultural property. Provides that operating a UAV not more than 100 feet above private real property or landing the UAV on private real property is a civil trespass, with civil penalties, including an increased penalty for trespasses involving agricultural property. Creates various crimes for operating a UAV over certain places, people, or animals such as livestock. Provides that operating a UAV to collect certain data, recordings, or photographs of an individual or area of real property is a Class A misdemeanor. Provides, however, that the violation is a Level 6 felony if the subject of the data, recordings, or photographs involves certain critical infrastructure. Requires a person who operates a UAV that is at least 55 pounds to carry liability insurance, and requires the department of homeland security to develop and administer a program to verify UAV insurance compliance. Makes conforming changes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendell Culp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Steve Bartels | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Matt Lehman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representatives Lehman, Bartels added as coauthors
- First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
- Authored by Representative Culp