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MI HB5494
Bill
Status
12/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
Michele Hoitenga
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AI Summary
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Establishes criminal liability for a person who operates an unmanned aircraft system under their control to commit an activity that would constitute a crime if performed directly without the drone.
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Exempts the simple act of flying an unmanned aircraft system through navigable airspace in compliance with federal law from criminal liability under Michigan penal law.
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Exceptions to the exemption are provided in sections 21 and 22 of the amended act and section 45a(1) of the Michigan Penal Code.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment (March 21, 2019), contingent on House Bill 5495 also being enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Aeronautics; unmanned aerial systems; criminal responsibility for use of unmanned aerial vehicle; define as an extension of the person. Amends 2016 PA 436 (MCL 259.301 - 259.331) by adding sec. 20.
Criminal procedure: defenses
Last Action
Assigned Pa 444'18 With Immediate Effect
12/28/2018