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.
Key claim: Michigan bill HB5328 would require drones used by state government to comply with the federal restricted drone list by amending the state UAS statute.
Abstract
(HB5328 · 103rd Legislature) 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. Sponsor: Rep. William Bruck ® + 22 co-sponsors Latest vote: Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment — 13-0 (passed, 2026-03-10) Latest action (2026-05-12): Placed On Third Reading
Why this matters
State procurement rules for unmanned aircraft shape which vendors and hardware Michigan agencies can deploy for inspections, emergency response, and infrastructure monitoring. Tying state UAS purchases to the federal restricted drone list aligns Michigan with national supply-chain security policy without creating a new regulatory regime, and could affect costs and available models across agencies that use drones for infrastructure work.