HB5325

Aeronautics: unmanned aircraft systems; destruction of drones flying in violation of critical infrastructure guidelines; allow. Amends 2016 PA 436 (MCL 259.301 - 259.331) by adding sec. 8a.

Introduced·12/2/25
Introduced Text

Allows police and private security officers to intercept, disable, or destroy drones violating critical infrastructure guidelines.

Michigan HB5325 amends existing law to allow police officers and private security officers to intercept, disable, or destroy unmanned aircraft, or drones, that are flying in violation of critical infrastructure guidelines. This provision does not hold officers liable for damages to the drones. The law applies unless preempted by federal regulations.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-2

15 Yea

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1 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-2) Adopted

May 12

House

Placed On Third Reading