AZ SB1350

Beginning December 31, 2028, state agencies, independent contractors, and persons in Arizona cannot use or operate unmanned aircraft manufactured or assembled in the People's Republic of China for collecting data on restricted critical infrastructure.

Aircraft manufactured in China may be used if equipped with United States security software compliant with National Institute of Standards and Technology standards, or functionally equivalent security software developed by non-Chinese entities that prevents data extraction.

An independent third party must annually verify that security software meets standards established by the Department of Public Safety and Arizona Department of Homeland Security.

The Arizona Department of Homeland Security and Department of Public Safety shall designate restricted critical infrastructure on a site-specific basis, considering data sensitivity, availability of alternative data sources, and cost-effectiveness of non-Chinese unmanned aircraft alternatives.

Exemptions apply to law enforcement agencies, fire departments, fire districts, county sheriffs' departments, and third parties providing data collection services to law enforcement.