Repeal Section 56.31 Los Angeles Municipal Code / Dangerous Uses of Drones / Protect Citys Infrastructure / Federal Aviation Administration Guidelines and Regulations
Council File 26-1119
Under review — the city is working with the City Attorney to rewrite its drone rules to align with federal law, after the current ordinance was found unenforceable. A replacement framework is being drafted with input from multiple departments, but it hasn't yet advanced past the Public Safety Committee.
Brief
Councilmember John S. Lee, seconded by Curren D. Price Jr., introduced a motion to repeal Section 56.31 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, which currently prohibits dangerous uses of drones. The motion aims to bring city drone regulations into compliance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines and protect city infrastructure. The Public Safety Committee approved the motion on September 15, 2026, and it remains pending before the full Council.
Full summary
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Activity (2)
- 2026-09-15 Public Safety Committee approved item(s) .
- 2026-08-12 Motion referred to Public Safety Committee.
Documents (2)
- 2026-09-15 Speaker Card(s) · speaker_card
- 2026-08-12 Motion · motion