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Read. Follow. Verify.Michigan bill prohibits operating drones near critical infrastructure and government facilities
Last action · April 16, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETYSponsor: Joseph N. Bellino Jr.
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What This Bill Would Do
Senate Bill 210 makes it a felony to knowingly and intentionally use an in a manner that interferes with operations at key facilities, fire stations, correctional facilities, hospitals, dams, nuclear reactors, critical manufacturing facilities, commercial facilities, and government-owned facilities.
The bill creates criminal penalties of up to four years in prison or a $2,500 fine for individuals who fly drones near specified infrastructure, while exempting commercial operators compliant with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
- The Federal Aviation Administration regulates civil aviation and commercial drone operations within the United States. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
drone operators
Individuals operating drones face criminal felony penalties for flying or hovering near specified facilities unless operating under a commercial exemption.
commercial operators of unmanned aircraft
Commercial operators complying with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, authorizations, and exemptions are exempt from the prohibitions.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What penalties does Senate Bill 210 impose for unauthorized drone flights near protected facilities?
Are commercial drone operators exempt from these restrictions?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Apr 16, 2025SenateCommitteeREFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
- Apr 16, 2025SenateIntroducedINTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH BELLINO
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance55How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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