To authorize the use of aerial drones for commercial purposes in Michigan, if the operator is authorized or licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration. Recreational use would also be permitted subject to federal rules. The bill would preempt local government restrictions on drone ownership or operation, but allow local regulations on use within their jurisdiction. It would also prohibit improper use of drones, including privacy violations, and authorize misdemeanor penalties. Finally, the bill creates a state commission to develop more detailed rules. See also Senate Bill 917.   Official Text and Analysis.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

To revise details of which interests would be represented on the proposed drone rulemaking commission.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

To add a "member of a statewide civil rights or consumer privacy organization" to the proposed rules-writing commission.

To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 5726, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 5726 would make it crime to manufacture, sell, possess or use an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) equipped with a weapon.

To ban flying a drone within 1,000 feet of a jail, prison or police building.

To add someone who represents interests on Mackinac Island to the proposed rules-writing commission.

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.