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NC S670
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits North Carolina state government and political subdivisions from purchasing or acquiring small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) manufactured or assembled by covered foreign entities
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Bans use of any state funds for such purchases, including funds provided through contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements
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Defines "covered foreign entity" as any party on the U.S. Consolidated Screening List or Entity List, domiciled in China or Russia, controlled by those governments, or a subsidiary/affiliate of Chinese or Russian entities
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Applies to small unmanned aircraft systems weighing less than 55 pounds that are remotely operated without direct human intervention from within the aircraft
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Takes effect upon becoming law, with the purchasing prohibition applying to drones purchased on or after July 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Drones/Certain Vendor Purchases Prohibited
Public
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
3/26/2025