Virginia House Bill 2038

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 7 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-21 - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [HTML]

Prohibition on procurement and use of insecure uncrewed aircraft systems; report. Prohibits, beginning on July 1, 2025, any public body from purchasing, leasing, or otherwise procuring an insecure uncrewed aircraft system (UAS), as that term is defined in the bill. The bill further prohibits, beginning on July 1, 2029, any public body from using, whether directly or through work with or on behalf of another public body, an insecure UAS. The bill directs the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) to establish cybersecurity standards for the certification of secure UAS and maintain a list of approved UAS manufacturers and models on its website. The bill also requires the Joint Commission on Technology and Science, in collaboration with stakeholders, to review cybersecurity standards and make recommendations every two years to ensure alignment with emerging UAS technologies, evolving cybersecurity threats, the operational and safety needs of public bodies, and public safety priorities within the Commonwealth. Finally, the bill establishes the Uncrewed Aircraft Replacement Grant Program, to be administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, to award grants to aid public bodies with the transition from insecure UAS to secure UAS.

Insecure uncrewed aircraft systems; prohibition on procurement and use, report.

Del. Bonita Anthony [D]

2025-01-21 - House - Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N) (Y: 8 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2025-01-21	House	Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
2025-01-20	House	Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2038)
2025-01-17	House	Assigned GL sub: Procurement/Open Government
2025-01-07	House	Referred to Committee on General Laws
2025-01-07	House	Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25103617D

Type	Source
Summary	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2038
Text	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2038/text/HB2038
Text	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2038/text/HB2038HC1
Supplement	https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1024244.PDF
Roll Call	https://lis.virginia.gov/vote-details/HB2038/20251/H11004V2510531