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KS HB2820
KS HB2820Prohibiting the acquisition of critical components of drone technology from countries of concern and requiring the divesture of such technology.
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Introduced
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
In Committee
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2024
04/30/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning infrastructure; relating to drone technology; prohibiting the acquisition of critical components of drone technology from countries of concern; requiring the divesture of such technology.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits governmental agencies in Kansas from purchasing, acquiring, or using any drones or related services and equipment with critical components produced in or owned by entities from countries of concern, which include China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. Existing drone components acquired before July 1, 2024, can continue to be used until replacement is required, but no new replacements can be acquired from foreign principals. Exceptions can be made if there is no other reasonable means to acquire the critical components, the acquisition is approved by the Secretary of Administration, and the failure to acquire the components would pose a greater threat to the state's safety and security.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Appropriations (House)
Last Action
House Died in Committee (on 04/30/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.org/li/b2023_24/measures/hb2820/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.org/li/b2023_24/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2820_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | http://kslegislature.org/li/b2023_24/measures/documents/hb2820_00_0000.pdf |
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