HB5421

To require drones used by state and county personnel to be produced in the United States

Introduced·2/10/26
Intr Text

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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Government Organization Committee
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History

Feb 10

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 10

House

To Government Organization then Finance

Feb 10

House

Introduced in House