Michigan SB1165: Aeronautics: unmanned aircraft systems; adoption of federal safety regulations; provide for. Creates new act.

What the bill says

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.

From the introduced text, September 10, 2026:

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. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1. This act may be cited as the "unmanned aircraft systems safety act". Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) "Department" means the state transportation department. (b) "Peace officer" means an individual who is licensed or certified as a law enforcement officer under the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act, 1965 PA 203, MCL 28.601 to 28.615, and who is employed by this state or a political subdivision of this state. (c) "Unmanned aircraft" and "unmanned aircraft system" mean those terms as defined in section 3 of the unmanned aircraft systems act, 2016 PA 436, MCL 259.303. Sec. 3. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this act, 14 CFR parts 89, 91, and 107, as in effect on the effective date of this act, are adopted by reference and apply to the operation of unmanned aircraft systems in this state, to the extent not preempted by federal law. (2) The regulations adopted under subsection (1) have the force and effect …

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Sponsors

• Bellino, Joseph (R, 16) · primary sponsor
• Hertel, Kevin (D, 12)

Latest actions

1. September 10, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
2. September 10, 2026: INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH BELLINO

Common questions

What is SB1165?

SB1165 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Aeronautics: unmanned aircraft systems; adoption of federal safety regulations; provide for. Creates new act.

What does SB1165 do?

In its own words: 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.

What is the status of SB1165?

In committee as of September 10, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE (September 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1165?

Bellino, Joseph (R, 16), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB1165?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1165