H 3800 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act regulating drones

This bill prohibits Chinese state-owned companies from selling or distributing drones in Massachusetts. It directly affects Chinese state-owned drone manufacturers and sellers by banning their commercial activity within the state. The key provision explicitly bans sales/distribution of drones by any entity owned or affiliated with the Chinese government, defined as "Chinese state-owned company" in the bill. The law applies to drones under 55 pounds that operate autonomously or remotely without human pilots on board. This is a targeted restriction on specific foreign entities, not a broad drone regulation.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Marcus Vaughn
RRepublican
MA
9th Norfolk