Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 3008: An Act relative to unmanned aerial vehicles in the commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3008 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on April 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to unmanned aerial vehicles in the commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Transportation. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Senate, April 1, 2026 -- The committee on Transportation, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2438) of Michael F. Rush relative to unmanned aerial systems; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2454) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to unmanned aerial vehicles in the Commonwealth, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3008).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Transportation | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| Mike Rush | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Suffolk |
| John Velis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden and Hampshire |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- New draft of S2438 and S2454
- Reported from the committee on Transportation