2015 Senate Bill 54 / Public Act 12

Ban using a drone to interfere with hunters

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 28, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To prohibit using an aerial drone to interfere with or harass a person who is hunting. This would expand an existing law that bans interfering with or harassing hunters.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Feb. 5, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 17, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 17, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

March 4, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 24, 2015

Substitute offered by Rep. Bruce Rendon (R-103)

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 25, 2015

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

To prohibit using an aerial drone to interfere with or harass a person who is hunting. This would expand an existing law that bans interfering with or harassing hunters.

Received in the Senate

March 26, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 14, 2015