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
Key claim: HB 5332 would prohibit Michigan public agencies from purchasing or using certain drones by amending the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act, and is tie-barred with HB 5330.
Abstract
(HB5332 · 103rd Legislature) 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 Sponsor: Rep. Jasper Martus (D) + 24 co-sponsors Latest vote: Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment — 9-0 (passed, 2026-04-30) Latest action (2026-05-12): Placed On Third Reading
Why this matters
Michigan public agencies (including transportation, utility, and public-safety operators that rely on drones for infrastructure inspection and monitoring) would face procurement and operational restrictions on certain drones under HB 5332. Combined with HB 5328 and the tie-barred HB 5330, this represents a coordinated legislative effort to control the drone supply chain used by government across the state’s infrastructure footprint.