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MI HB5320
MI HB5320Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for flying over or trespassing on a key facility or critical infrastructure with an unmanned aircraft or vehicle; provide for. Amends 16b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5319'25
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Introduced
12/02/2025
12/02/2025
In Committee
12/02/2025
12/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled"The code of criminal procedure,"by amending section 16b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16b), as amended by 2018 PA 652.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure to update sentencing guidelines for offenses related to unmanned aircraft (drones) and critical infrastructure. Specifically, the bill adds two new criminal offenses to the sentencing guidelines: one for flying over or causing an unmanned aircraft to hover over certain facilities and critical infrastructure (classified as a Class F felony), and another for trespassing on certain facilities or critical infrastructure with an unmanned vehicle (also a Class F felony). Both new offenses carry a maximum potential sentence of 4 years. The changes are part of a broader effort to protect key facilities from unauthorized drone surveillance or intrusion, expanding existing laws that already prohibit interfering with certain facilities using unmanned aircraft. The bill is tied to another pending legislation (House Bill 5319) and will only take effect if that companion bill is also enacted into law. The amendments are designed to provide clear legal guidelines and potential criminal penalties for misuse of drone technology near sensitive locations.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (28)
Tullio Liberati (D)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Joe Aragona (R),
Noah Arbit (D),
Brian BeGole (R),
Matthew Bierlein (R),
Kelly Breen (D),
Will Bruck (R),
Tyrone Carter (D),
Cam Cavitt (R),
Jennifer Conlin (D),
Steve Frisbie (R),
Peter Herzberg (D),
Mike Hoadley (R),
Tim Kelly (R),
Tom Kunse (R),
Greg Markkanen (R),
David Martin (R),
Jaz Martus (D),
Mike McFall (D),
Luke Meerman (R),
Denise Mentzer (D),
Joseph Pavlov (R),
Ron Robinson (R),
Josh Schriver (R),
Samantha Steckloff (D),
Jamie Thompson (R),
Jason Woolford (R),
Last Action
House Transportation and Infrastructure (12:00:00 3/3/2026 Room 519, House Office Building) (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5320 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary for Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-5319-ZXLMC3WR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-5319-R4ZK2JXY.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-5320.htm |
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