HB5319

Aeronautics: unmanned aircraft systems; flying over or trespassing on a key facility or critical infrastructure with an unmanned aircraft or vehicle; prohibit. Amends sec. 45a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.45a).

Introduced·12/2/25
Introduced Text

Prohibits flying unmanned aircraft over key facilities, correctional facilities, law enforcement facilities, or critical infrastructure in Michigan.

The bill amends Michigan law to prohibit flying unmanned aircraft over key facilities, correctional facilities, law enforcement facilities, or critical infrastructure. It also prohibits causing unmanned vehicles to trespass on these facilities. Violators face felony charges with up to four years in prison, a $2,500 fine, or both. Exemptions include public safety agencies and commercial operators complying with FAA regulations. The prohibitions take effect 90 days after the amendatory act.

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Roll Call Votes

Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-3

11 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 PM

House Transportation and Infrastructure

Mar 3

12:00 PM

House Transportation and Infrastructure

History

May 12

House

Read A Second Time

May 12

House

Substitute (h-3) Adopted

May 12

House

Placed On Third Reading