West Virginia HB5421 prohibits state and county personnel from purchasing drones made by foreign entities.
West Virginia HB5421 mandates that state and county personnel cannot acquire drones manufactured or assembled by entities from the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation, or those under their influence or control. The bill also prohibits the use of state funds for such purchases. It establishes a drone replacement grant program within the Department of Homeland Security to fund compliant drones for public safety agencies.
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