Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 525: Aeronautics: unmanned aircraft systems; exceptions to prohibited use of an unmanned aircraft system; expand. Amends sec. 7 of 2016 PA 436 (MCL 259.307).
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 525 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on September 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Aeronautics: unmanned aircraft systems; exceptions to prohibited use of an unmanned aircraft system; expand. Amends sec. 7 of 2016 PA 436 (MCL 259.307). Primary sponsor: Kevin Hertel (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hertel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- read a first time
- received on 03/11/2026
- PASSED ROLL CALL # 22 YEAS 35 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
- PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
- SUBSTITUTE (S-1) CONCURRED IN
- REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
- REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
- REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1) 2/11/2026
- REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- INTRODUCED BY SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL