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AL HB321

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

James Lomax

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Requires state agencies, departments, and governmental bodies to consult the federal Office of Foreign Assets Control's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List before purchasing or acquiring unmanned aircraft systems.

  • Prohibits governmental bodies from purchasing or acquiring unmanned aircraft systems if the manufacturer is on the SDN List and based in China.

  • Extends the same consultation and prohibition requirements to counties and municipalities before they purchase or acquire unmanned aircraft systems.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor, or upon otherwise becoming law.

Legislative Description

Relating to state government; to require a state agency, department, or other governmental body, or a county or municipality, to consult the federal Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List before purchasing or acquiring an unmanned aircraft system; and to prohibit a governmental body, county, or municipality from purchasing or acquiring an unmanned aircraft system in certain circumstances.

Last Action

Indefinitely Postpone

5/31/2023

Committee Referrals

State Government4/13/2023

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