HB 3299
To require drones used by state and county personnel to be produced in the United States
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, titled "The Act to Prohibit the Purchase of Small Unmanned Aircrafts Manufactured or Assembled by a Covered Foreign Entity," requires West Virginia state and county government agencies to purchase small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) only from U.S. manufacturers. It defines ‘covered foreign entities’ based on US government lists and prohibits the use of state funds for drones produced by these entities. The bill also establishes a drone replacement grant program to help agencies acquire compliant drones and training, prioritizing those meeting specific certification standards.
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