Senate Bill 4309
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Deescalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 15, 2026
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The bill establishes a pilot program for law enforcement to deploy nonlethal de-escalation drones in response to active shooter events. It prohibits the use of armed drones and requires the drones to be equipped with nonlethal weapons and other nonlethal devices. The program aims to assess the efficacy and safety benefits of using such drones in indoor active shooter situations and collaborating with relevant stakeholders. Additionally, it intends to create a process for law enforcement to seek approval to operate nonlethal drones and for manufacturers to test, validate, and demonstrate such devices. The bill also mandates that the drones used in the program must be manufactured in the United States.
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Senate
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
4309
Congress
119
Policy Area
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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April 15, 2026
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04/15/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
04/15/2026
Introduced in Senate
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