# Virginia HB2038: Insecure uncrewed aircraft systems; prohibition on procurement and use, report.

Virginia HB2038, Insecure uncrewed aircraft systems; prohibition on procurement and use, report., is a 2025 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Bonita G. Anthony (Democratic); status failed, last action 2025-02-05 (Left in General Laws) (as of 2026-10-17).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB2038-2025
- As of: 2026-10-17
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: Virginia HB2038
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2025 Regular Session
- Title: Insecure uncrewed aircraft systems; prohibition on procurement and use, report.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-01-07
- Last action: 2025-02-05, Left in General Laws
- Sponsor: Bonita G. Anthony (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: General Laws
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (8 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

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.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Bonita G. Anthony (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-01-21 | House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | 8 | 0 | 1 |

## Actions (6)

- 2025-02-05: Left in General Laws (House)
- 2025-01-21: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N) (House)
- 2025-01-20: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2038) (House)
- 2025-01-17: Assigned GL sub: Procurement/Open Government (House)
- 2025-01-07: Referred to Committee on General Laws (House)
- 2025-01-07: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25103617D (House)

## Bill text

- Substitute, 2025-01-21: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1025176.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1025175.PDF)
- Introduced, 2025-01-07: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1014530.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1014529.PDF)

## Related bills

- HR671: Commending JR's Auto Care. (adopted)
- SB941: Robbery; use of air or gas operated weapon, etc., penalty. (failed)
- HB1746: Public safety officer; definition. (failed)
- HB1600: Budget Bill. (failed)
- SB1449: Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility. (failed)
- HB1609: Essential health benefits benchmark plan; Commission to consider coverage for infertility treatment. (to governor)

## Sources
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1025176.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1025175.PDF)
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1014530.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1014529.PDF)

## Related
- [HR671: Commending JR's Auto Care.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HR671-2025)
- [SB941: Robbery; use of air or gas operated weapon, etc., penalty.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB941-2025)
- [HB1746: Public safety officer; definition.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1746-2025)
- [HB1600: Budget Bill.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1600-2025)
- [SB1449: Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB1449-2025)
- [HB1609: Essential health benefits benchmark plan; Commission to consider coverage for i…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1609-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB2038-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).