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MI SB0919

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

9/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Rick Jones

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act (2016 PA 436) by adding Section 20 to establish criminal liability framework for drone operations.

  • Defines an unmanned aircraft system as an extension of the individual operating it for purposes of state criminal law.

  • Prohibits using the operation of an unmanned aircraft system as a legal defense in criminal prosecutions under Michigan state law.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

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

Referred To Committee On Communications And Technology

9/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Communications And Technology9/27/2018
Transportation3/21/2018

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