Bill > HB5319

This bill amends Michigan's penal code to expand restrictions on unmanned aircraft systems (drones) and unmanned vehicles near key facilities, correctional facilities, law enforcement facilities, and critical infrastructure. The bill prohibits knowingly interfering with facility operations using drones, flying or hovering drones over such facilities (especially those on the Federal Aviation Administration's registry), and trespassing with unmanned vehicles on facility property. Violations would be considered a felony, punishable by up to 4 years in prison or a fine of up to $2,500, or both. The bill provides exceptions for public safety agencies and commercial operators who comply with FAA regulations. It also adds new definitions, including defining "critical infrastructure" as facilities designated by the state or identified by the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and introducing a definition for "unmanned vehicle" that includes remotely piloted or autonomous land and water-based vehicles. The legislation aims to protect sensitive facilities from potential drone-related security risks while maintaining reasonable exceptions for authorized operations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5319