HB 5328 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Aeronautics: unmanned aircraft systems; drones used by state government; require to follow the federal restricted drone list. Amends 2016 PA 436 (MCL 259.301 - 259.331) by adding sec. 10.

HB 5328 requires Michigan state and local government agencies to avoid purchasing or operating drones made by companies listed on specific U.S. federal restricted lists (including defense, military, and commerce sanctions lists). The law phases in restrictions: agencies must stop new purchases of prohibited drones after 2 years and stop operating them after 5 years, with exceptions for governors declaring emergencies. It excludes small drones already compliant with existing rules. This directly affects all public entities using government drones in Michigan.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 2, 2025 Last action May 12, 2026
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Mar 10, 2026
Committee
referred to second reading
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Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
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Dec 2, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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Dec 2, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. William Bruck
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1 primary · 22 co-sponsors

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