Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2038: Insecure uncrewed aircraft systems; prohibition on procurement and use, report.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2038 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Insecure uncrewed aircraft systems; prohibition on procurement and use, report. Primary sponsor: Bonita Anthony (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Left in General Laws.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Anthony | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in General Laws
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2038)
- Assigned GL sub: Procurement/Open Government
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25103617D