AN ACT PROHIBITING STATE AGENCIES AND MUNICIPALITIES FROM PURCHASING OR OPERATING CERTAIN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.

HB 5403 prohibits state agencies and municipalities from purchasing or operating drones (unmanned aircraft systems) manufactured or assembled in China or Russia. The bill directly affects all local and state government entities that use such drones for operations. Its key provision bans these specific foreign-made drones to protect national security by reducing reliance on technology from designated foreign adversaries. The law applies to all drone acquisitions or operations by covered government entities, without exception.