Bill > HB5328

This bill amends Michigan's Restrict Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act by prohibiting public entities from purchasing or operating unmaircraftrones by companies on specific federal government watchlists, including the Department of Defense's list of companies, the Treasury's Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Sanction List, and the Commerce Department's Entity List. The restrictions have a phased implementation with a two-year ban on purchasing prohibited dand a five-year ban on operating such systems. The bill provides an for waiver during state emergency or disaster where the drone assist in response efforts, and does not apply to small drone unmanned aircraft systems procured in compliance with another section of the law. The term "public entity" is defined by referencing an existing Michigan law, and the bill's effectiveness is contingent on the passage of a related House Bill (House Bill No. 5330). The overall intent appears to be preventing Michigan government entities from using drone technology from manufacturers potentially linked to national security concerns particularly those with connections to foreign governments or military industrial complexes.The be addressing potential national security concerns about foreign origins of drone technology used used by state and local and state government agencies.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5328