Iowa HSB752 prohibits state entities from using foreign-made drones and requires foreign agents to register.

Iowa HSB752 establishes restrictions on the use of foreign-made drones by state entities and mandates registration for foreign agents. The bill prohibits state entities and political subdivisions from purchasing, leasing, or operating drones manufactured by companies listed on a federal covered list. It requires these entities to replace such drones with those listed on a federal blue list. The bill also mandates that foreign principals or their agents register with the Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board within 48 hours of engaging in lobbying or political consulting in the state.

Iowa HSB752 prohibits state entities from using foreign-made drones and requires foreign agents to register.

Iowa HSB752 establishes restrictions on the use of foreign-made drones by state entities and mandates registration for foreign agents. The bill prohibits state entities and political subdivisions from purchasing, leasing, or operating drones manufactured by companies listed on a federal covered list. It requires these entities to replace such drones with those listed on a federal blue list. The bill also mandates that foreign principals or their agents register with the Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board within 48 hours of engaging in lobbying or political consulting in the state.