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NH committee hears security and cost concerns on drone procurement bill
Summary
Lawmakers and public safety officials debated HB 14‑44, which would require state and local governments to buy only ‘approved’ drones after Jan. 1, 2028. Sponsors cited national‑security risks from foreign components; police and DOT warned of large replacement costs and staffing burdens to compile an approved list.
Representative Mike Moffett introduced HB 14‑44, saying government purchases should avoid drones that may transmit data to unauthorized entities and that New Hampshire should use an approved list for government purchases beginning Jan. 1, 2028. "Drones are ubiquitous over the air — they're everywhere," Moffett said, and he framed the bill as a security response to foreign‑made UAS and components.
The measure directs the Department of Safety, in consultation with administration and cybersecurity experts, to compile a list of approved unmanned aircraft systems that federal authorities deem safe or that the…
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