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NC H707

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Torbett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits North Carolina state government and all political subdivisions from purchasing or acquiring unmanned aircraft (drones) manufactured or assembled by covered foreign entities

  • Bars use of any State funds for such purchases, including funds distributed through contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements

  • Defines "covered foreign entity" as any individual, government, or party that: appears on the U.S. Consolidated Screening List or Entity List; is domiciled in China or Russia; is under influence or control of the Chinese or Russian governments; or is a subsidiary/affiliate of Chinese or Russian parties

  • Renders any contract entered in violation of this prohibition void

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2027, applying to drones purchased or acquired on or after that date

Legislative Description

Drones/Certain Vendor Purchases Prohibited

Public

Last Action

Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/15/2025
State and Local Government4/3/2025

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