Unmanned aerial systems; prohibiting certain purchase by state agencies after certain date; directing the Office of Homeland Security to maintain certain list. Effective date.

SB 488 prohibits Oklahoma state agencies and local governments from purchasing or acquiring drones after January 1, 2028, unless the drone is listed as approved by the Office of Homeland Security. The bill requires the Office to create and maintain a public list of approved drones by January 1, 2028, including models cleared by the U.S. Department of Defense, compliant with federal security laws, or deemed non-threatening to state security. This list must be updated every six months, and all procurement must prioritize approved models, with unapproved contracts deemed invalid. The law directly affects state departments and local governments purchasing drones for operations like surveillance or delivery.