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SB 180 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Prohibit purchase of drones made by a covered foreign entity

Summary
To enact section 5501.84 of the Revised Code to prohibit the purchase of small unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity.
Issues: ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill prohibits the purchase of drones from covered foreign entities, likely to enhance cybersecurity and protect data privacy for state operations, which aligns with 'support' indicators for the Technology topic.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill aims to prohibit certain drone purchases, likely enhancing public safety and security within the air transport sector of transportation.80% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 23, 2025 Last action Apr 30, 2025
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Committee
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Apr 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
upper
Apr 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Terry Johnson
Terry Johnson
RRepublican
OH
14
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Photo of Andrew Brenner
Andrew Brenner
RRepublican
OH
19
Co
Photo of Jerry Cirino
Jerry Cirino
RRepublican
OH
18