HB321 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

James Lomax Representative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to state government; to require a state agency, department, or other governmental body, or a county or municipality, to consult the federal Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List before purchasing or acquiring an unmanned aircraft system; and to prohibit a governmental body, county, or municipality from purchasing or acquiring an unmanned aircraft system in certain circumstances.

Description

This bill would require a state agency, department, or other governmental body to consult the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List maintained by the federal Office of Foreign Assets Control before purchasing or acquiring an unmanned aircraft system, and would prohibit a governmental body from purchasing or acquiring an unmanned aircraft system if the manufacturer of the system is on the list and based in China.

This bill would also require a county or municipality to consult the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List before purchasing or acquiring an unmanned aircraft system, and would prohibit a governmental body from purchasing or acquiring an unmanned aircraft system if the manufacturer of the system is on the list and based in China.

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