2026 Senate Bill 1165

Aeronautics: unmanned aircraft systems; adoption of federal safety regulations; provide for.

A bill to adopt certain federal regulations concerning unmanned aircraft systems; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to allow the promulgation of rules; and to prohibit the violation of regulations adopted under this act and prescribe civil sanctions and penalties.

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Adopts federal drone regulations as state law in Michigan, establishes enforcement authority and penalties for violations, and provides mechanisms for ongoing regulatory updates while ensuring alignment with federal standards and exceptions.

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 10, 2026

Introduced by Sens. Joseph Bellino (R-16) and Kevin Hertel (D-12)

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure