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MI HB5319
Bill
Status
12/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Bruck
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AI Summary
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Expands existing drone restrictions to prohibit flying or hovering unmanned aircraft over key facilities, correctional facilities, law enforcement facilities, and critical infrastructure, effective 90 days after enactment
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Creates new prohibition against trespassing on these protected facilities using unmanned land or water vehicles (piloted remotely or autonomously), effective 90 days after enactment
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Defines "critical infrastructure" to include facilities designated by Michigan or identified by the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
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Violations constitute a felony punishable by up to 4 years imprisonment, a fine up to $2,500, or both
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Exempts public safety agencies and commercial drone operators complying with FAA regulations from these restrictions
Legislative Description
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).
Aeronautics: unmanned aircraft systems
Last Action
Referred To Second Reading
3/10/2026