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MI HB5325

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tyrone Carter

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Authorizes police officers and private security officers employed by critical infrastructure facilities to intercept, disable, or destroy unmanned aircraft (drones) flying in violation of critical infrastructure protection laws under MCL 750.45a

  • Provides liability protection for police officers and private security officers who damage or destroy drones under this authority, shielding them from civil claims by drone owners

  • Limits the law's application to situations where it is not preempted by federal law, acknowledging potential federal jurisdiction over airspace and drone regulations

  • Amends the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2016 by adding a new Section 8a

Legislative Description

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.

Law enforcement: other

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Infrastructure12/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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