MA H3800The bill prevents companies owned by the Chinese government from selling or distributing drones in Massachusetts. It defines a drone as an unmanned aerial vehicle that can fly without a human pilot onboard and weighs less than 55lbs.
MA H3800 is a house bill in the Massachusetts 194th General Court, sponsored by Marcus Vaughn (R), currently “Introduced” since February 27, 2025.
We track 6,558 Massachusetts bills this session, 45 of them sponsored by Marcus Vaughn.
Supporters of the bill might argue that it enhances national security by preventing foreign state-owned companies from having influence over the drone market in Massachusetts, reducing potential risks associated with foreign interference or data security breaches.
Critics might claim that the bill could limit market competition and innovation by excluding major global players from the Massachusetts drone market, potentially leading to higher prices and fewer options for consumers.
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This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Massachusetts General Court. Conflict-of-interest analysis for this bill is coming soon.
What does MA H3800 do?
The bill prevents companies owned by the Chinese government from selling or distributing drones in Massachusetts. It defines a drone as an unmanned aerial vehicle that can fly without a human pilot onboard and weighs less than 55lbs.
What is the status of MA H3800?
MA H3800 is currently “Introduced” in the Massachusetts legislature.
Who sponsored MA H3800?
Marcus Vaughn (R) sponsored MA H3800.
