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COLUMBUS – State Representatives Angie King (R-Celina) and Ty Mathews (R-Findley) have introduced legislation to encourage Congress to pass the Defense against Drones Act of 2025. King introduced the legislation in response to multiple sightings of large drones flying near various structures in her district earlier this year.
The resolution would urge Congress to pass H.R. 1907, legislation that would allow homeowners to lawfully use a legally obtained shotgun to disable a drone operating within 200 feet above their property.
“The growing use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has led to serious concerns over privacy, property rights, and public safety, particularly when drones operate at low altitudes over residential and agricultural areas,” said King. “In my own district, we’ve already seen incidents where drones have caused alarm among property owners, threatened livestock and crops, and raised significant cybersecurity and surveillance concerns due to foreign-manufactured components.”
“I am proud to stand by Rep. King to introduce key legislation to address an emerging issue and threat that affects all of our communities,” said Mathews. “I strongly urge leaders in Washington, D.C. and Congress to take immediate action and protect all of our citizens.”
Current federal and state laws prohibit property owners from attempting to disable or destroy a UAV and could face severe penalty if they do. King’s resolution will signal Congress that the Ohio General Assembly is in favor of favor of federal legislation to give homeowners the right to privacy and security.
The resolution has not been assigned to a House committee or given a number yet.
