This bill establishes a new chapter in the law, specifically Chapter 162-V, which outlines the prohibition on the purchase or acquisition of certain unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by state and local governments. Effective January 1, 2028, state agencies and local political subdivisions are prohibited from acquiring drones that are not included on a cleared list maintained by the Department of Safety. The bill mandates that this list be created by January 1, 2028, and regularly updated every six months. The cleared list will include drones that have been approved by the Department of Defense's "Blue UAS" Program, comply with the National Defense Authorization Act of 2024, and are deemed secure by the Department of Safety.

Additionally, the bill specifies that any contracts for the purchase of drones not on the cleared list will be void and unenforceable. The Department of Safety is tasked with consulting cybersecurity experts to ensure the integrity of data collected by these unmanned aircraft systems. The bill does not allocate funding for its implementation, but it is estimated to incur costs between $500,000 and $1,000,000 annually due to the need for personnel, inter-agency coordination, and potential replacement of existing drones that do not meet the new compliance requirements.