West Virginia HB5552 prohibits state and county personnel from using drones made by foreign entities and creates a grant program for compliant drone.

West Virginia HB5552 prohibits state and county personnel from using drones manufactured or assembled by covered foreign entities, defined as those from China or Russia or under their government's influence. The bill establishes a drone replacement grant program within the Department of Homeland Security to fund compliant drone purchases for public safety agencies. The program will provide funds based on the drones' current purchase value, and eligible drones must meet specific certification and weight requirements.

West Virginia HB5552 prohibits state and county personnel from using drones made by foreign entities and creates a grant program for compliant drone.

West Virginia HB5552 prohibits state and county personnel from using drones manufactured or assembled by covered foreign entities, defined as those from China or Russia or under their government's influence. The bill establishes a drone replacement grant program within the Department of Homeland Security to fund compliant drone purchases for public safety agencies. The program will provide funds based on the drones' current purchase value, and eligible drones must meet specific certification and weight requirements.