Aeronautics: unmanned aircraft systems; installation of geofencing around critical infrastructure or buildings; allow. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 219a.
HB 5323 authorizes Michigan state agencies to install technology that detects or blocks unauthorized drones near state-owned buildings and critical infrastructure like power plants or water facilities. The bill allows for two key mechanisms: (1) devices to detect drones flying overhead, and (2) systems to prevent drones from entering restricted airspace. It also requires coordination with the state transportation department to include these locations in a statewide geofencing database. The law explicitly states it does not override federal drone regulations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2025
Last action May 12, 2026
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MINOR
The bill was amended to clarify definitions and streamline coordination efforts. It added a specific definition for 'critical infrastructure' and reorganized the definitions for 'unmanned aircraft' to ensure legal clarity. Additionally, the bill now explicitly requires the department to coordinate with the state transportation department when establishing a statewide geofencing database.
Scope change
The scope of the bill remains focused on state-owned buildings and critical infrastructure, but the applicability is now more precisely defined through new statutory references.
DEFINITION
Added a new definition for 'critical infrastructure' referencing the Cyber Civilian Corps Act to clarify which facilities are protected.
Reorganized the definition of 'unmanned aircraft' from a standalone paragraph into a subsection to align with the new definition structure.
REQUIREMENT
Added a requirement for the department to coordinate with the state transportation department to ensure state buildings are included in the statewide geofencing database.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
3
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-1) adopted
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
lower
Dec 2, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
lower
Dec 2, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Mike Harris
lower
1 primary · 28 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Harris
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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