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Committee hears update on HB 317 as federal drone restrictions change procurement landscape
House Technology Innovation Committee · March 24, 2026
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Summary
Representative Rhett Matthews briefed the House Technology Innovation Committee that recent federal court rulings and Department of Commerce actions restricting certain foreign-made drones have affected how the state should approach HB 317; members discussed a possible sunset/transition approach to avoid stranded equipment.
Chair Claggett called House Bill 317 for its second hearing and asked Representative Rhett Matthews to update the committee on recent federal developments. Matthews told members that federal courts have upheld bans on certain foreign-made…
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