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WA HB1611
Bill
Status
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chipalo Street
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AI Summary
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State and local agencies, including law enforcement, are prohibited from purchasing or acquiring small unmanned aircraft systems (drones under 55 pounds) manufactured or assembled by covered foreign entities
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No state or local agency funds may be used for drones from covered foreign entities, including through contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements
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Public entities cannot operate drones from covered foreign entities starting July 1, 2026
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"Covered foreign entity" includes entities on U.S. Department of Commerce screening lists, those domiciled in or controlled by China or Russia, and their subsidiaries or affiliates
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The act takes effect January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Prohibiting the purchase of small unmanned aircrafts manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026