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Title: Prohibits Use of Chinese and Russian Drones Within the State

NOTE: THIS BILL WAS SIGNED AFTER A LINE ITEM VETO(S).

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Title: Prohibits Use of Chinese and Russian Drones Within the State

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the use of drones from China or Russia within Connecticut airspace.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits state agencies from purchasing drones from covered foreign entities beginning October 1, 2026 and prohibits their use within Connecticut airspace beginning October 1, 2028 (Sec. 1-13).

  • Defines “covered foreign entities” as countries considered national security threats to the U.S. including (Sec. 1-13):

    • Russia; and

    • China.

  • Prohibits drone flights within 250 feet of state critical electric and other utility facilities (Sec. 1-13).

Full Bill Text

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Prohibits Use of Chinese and Russian Drones Within the State

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the use of drones from China or Russia within Connecticut airspace.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits state agencies from purchasing drones from covered foreign entities beginning October 1, 2026 and prohibits their use within Connecticut airspace beginning October 1, 2028 (Sec. 1-13).

  • Defines “covered foreign entities” as countries considered national security threats to the U.S. including (Sec. 1-13):

    • Russia; and

    • China.

  • Prohibits drone flights within 250 feet of state critical electric and other utility facilities (Sec. 1-13).

Full Bill Text

Title: Prohibits Use of Chinese and Russian Drones Within the State

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