Public Agency Drone Purchase/Use Prohibition

Current understanding

HB 5332 (103rd Legislature) would amend the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act (2016 PA 436, MCL 259.301–259.331) by adding section 6 to prohibit Michigan public agencies from purchasing or using certain drones. The bill is tie-barred with HB 5330, indicating it depends on a companion measure (likely defining the restricted-drone list or scope). Status: introduced.

Evidence log

• 2025-12-02 — Law enforcement: funds; purchase or use of certain drones by public agencies; prohibit. Amends 2016 PA 436 (MCL 259.301 - 259.331) by adding sec. 6. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5330’25: cross-connection with state-government-restricted-drone-list: Both bills amend 2016 PA 436 to restrict which drones government entities may acquire or operate — HB 5328 covers state government via the federal restricted drone list, HB 5332 covers public agencies more broadly. (novelty: 2)

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