Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for using an unmanned vehicles in a restricted zone or flight path; provide for. Amends sec. 12k, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.12k). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5330'25
HB 5322 proposes to update Michigan's sentencing guidelines for crimes involving the unauthorized use of unmanned vehicles (like drones) in restricted zones or flight paths, such as near airports or government facilities. If passed, it would create specific sentencing rules for these offenses, directly affecting drone operators who violate such restrictions. The bill amends existing criminal procedure code section 777.12k to establish these new sentencing parameters for this specific violation. This is a policy change focused on clarifying penalties for drone misuse in sensitive areas, not a procedural or commemorative measure.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2025
Last action May 12, 2026
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Committee
3
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Dec 2, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
lower
Dec 2, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Luke Meerman
lower
1 primary · 27 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Luke Meerman
RRepublican
Co
Brian BeGole
RRepublican
Co
Cam Cavitt
RRepublican
Co
David Martin
RRepublican
Co
Denise Mentzer
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Alexander
RRepublican
Co
Greg Markkanen
RRepublican
Co
Jamie Thompson
RRepublican
Co
Jason Woolford
RRepublican
Co
Jaz Martus
DDemocratic
Co
Jennifer Conlin
DDemocratic
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