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This bill establishes the "Unmanned Aerial Systems Security Act of 2025" to regulate drone usage by government agencies in Missouri, creating a comprehensive framework for drone security and operation. The legislation defines multiple tiers of drone usage based on data collection capabilities and imposes strict security requirements, particularly for drones from countries of concern like China, Russia, and Iran. Key provisions include prohibiting government agencies from purchasing drones from manufacturers in designated countries of concern, mandating encryption and data storage protocols, and establishing geofencing requirements to prevent drone operations over sensitive locations such as military installations, power stations, and critical infrastructure. The bill classifies drones into three tiers (tier one with no data collection, tier two with limited flight control data, and tier three with full data collection capabilities) and sets specific security standards for each tier, including network isolation, malware scanning, and data transfer restrictions. Additionally, the legislation creates criminal penalties (class B misdemeanors) for unauthorized drone flights over sensitive locations, with exemptions for law enforcement and authorized users. The department of transportation is tasked with identifying sensitive locations and ensuring flight mapping software prevents drone access to these areas, with potential state reimbursement for agencies needing to upgrade their drone equipment to meet the new standards.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB210&year=2025&code=R