2015 Senate Bill 55 / Public Act 13

Ban hunting with a drone

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 28, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Phil Pavlov (R-25)

To prohibit using an aerial drone to take game.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Feb. 5, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 17, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 17, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

March 4, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 24, 2015

Substitute offered by Rep. Ken Goike (R-33)

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 25, 2015

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

To prohibit using an aerial drone to take game.

Received in the Senate

March 26, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 14, 2015