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Committee hears HB 317 to phase out government use of drones made by adversarial foreign entities
Summary
Sponsors told the committee HB 317 would require Ohio agencies and subdivisions to transition away from drones manufactured by covered foreign entities, providing a transition period through 05/01/2027 and urging procurement of trusted alternatives to protect infrastructure data.
At the first hearing on House Bill 317, sponsors described a security-focused measure intended to reduce government reliance on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufactured by foreign adversaries.
"These devices may seem like cost effective tools, but their supply chains, ownership structures, and mandatory compliance with foreign…
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