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Wildlife Harassment Prohibition (520 ILCS 5/2.33)Effective: 1/1/1970

Prohibits taking, pursuing, or harassing wild birds or mammals by use or aid of any unmanned aircraft, except for federally-authorized utility inspections.

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Last edit: 6/18/2025

Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act (725 ILCS 167)Effective: 6/16/2023

Defines permissible law-enforcement UAS uses, bans weaponization and onboard facial recognition, sets data-retention limits, restricts disclosure, and requires annual usage reporting.

Contributed by: FPV Fish

Last edit: 6/18/2025

Regulation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (620 ILCS 5/42.1)Effective: 8/9/2024

Establishes exclusive state-level authority over UAS regulation and preempts most local drone ordinances, with limited exceptions for large municipalities and public-property airspace rules.

Contributed by: FPV Fish

Last edit: 6/18/2025