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
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. William Bruck
lower
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Will Bruck
RRepublican
Co
Brian BeGole
RRepublican
Co
Cam Cavitt
RRepublican
Co
Denise Mentzer
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Markkanen
RRepublican
Co
Jamie Thompson
RRepublican
Co
Jason Woolford
RRepublican
Co
Jaz Martus
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Aragona
RRepublican
Co
Joe Pavlov
RRepublican
Co
Josh Schriver
RRepublican
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