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MI HB5326
MI HB5326Aeronautics: unmanned aircraft systems; destruction of drones flying in violation of Federal Aviation Administration guidelines; allow. Amends 2016 PA 436 (MCL 259.301 - 259.331) by adding sec. 8.
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Introduced
12/02/2025
12/02/2025
In Committee
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled"Unmanned aircraft systems act,"(MCL 259.301 to 259.331) by adding section 8.
AI Summary
This bill amends Michigan's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act to allow police officers to intercept, disable, or destroy drones (unmanned aircraft) that are flying in a way that endangers public safety or violates Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines or federal law. Specifically, the bill provides legal protection for police officers who take such actions, ensuring they cannot be sued by the drone's owner for damages. However, an important caveat is that this law will only take effect if federal legislation is changed to explicitly permit police officers to take these actions. The proposed law is a response to growing concerns about the potential misuse of drones and the need for law enforcement to have tools to address safety risks associated with unmanned aerial vehicles in public spaces.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (28)
Brian BeGole (R)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Joe Aragona (R),
Noah Arbit (D),
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),
Tullio Liberati (D),
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
Referred To Second Reading (on 03/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5326 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary of Proposed H-2 Substitute | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-5326-LMX5KW7G.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-5326-9HG03XLS.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-5326.htm |
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