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Arizona's existing ban on cities, towns and counties regulating drones is moved into new laws, now names commercial drone delivery systems, and adds specific areas, such as residential zoning, where local governments may still set rules for delivery drone takeoff, docking and landing.

Local governmentsBusiness ownersAviation usersDronesZoning HB2875In effect since September 12, 2026

This law changes several state commerce funds and programs, including more lottery money for the Arizona Competes fund after fiscal year 2028-2029, a wider insurer assessment, new duties for the Office of Defense Innovation, and higher population limits before local voters must approve certain infrastructure financing.

InsurersVotersLocal governmentsBusiness ownersAviation usersContractorsVotingDronesHealth insurance HB4157Applies retroactively from and after June 29, 2026 (and 4 more dates)

Starting on the general effective date, it is a class 1 misdemeanor to intentionally fly a non-hobby ("civil") drone within 5,280 feet (1 mile) of or above a qualifying ticketed music, sports or performing arts event, with exceptions.

Aviation usersBusiness ownersDrones SB1160In effect since September 12, 2026

Starting on the general effective date, flying a hobby drone to intentionally photograph or loiter 200 feet or less above school property can be a class 3 misdemeanor, but only if the operator knows or reasonably should know that 4 conditions apply, including posted notice and a request to leave.

Aviation usersDrones SB1627In effect since September 12, 2026