LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) — Rogue drones have been stirring trouble above Michigan, and lawmakers from both parties say it’s time to ground the nonsense.

A bipartisan coalition is pushing a 14-bill package to set statewide rules for unmanned aircraft, including a drone registry and new authority for police to intercept dangerous devices before they end up causing trouble.

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Rep. William Bruck (R-Erie Township), who’s leading the effort, said the problem is no longer theoretical.

“We have drones flying over prisons, over our power plants, over critical infrastructure, over airports,” he warned. “They’re interacting where they shouldn’t be each and every day here in Michigan.”

Under current law, a drone can behave suspiciously or even appear outfitted for harm, yet officers still have no clear authority to intervene. Supporters say that’s why the legislation targets bad actors, not farmers checking fields or real estate agents taking photos. Routine commercial and hobby flights would remain untouched.

Bruck reports growing legislative support, saying his repeated discussions with House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) suggest the package has backing from the top.

“It’s six Democrats, six Republicans,” he said. “You won’t find a more bipartisan package in the Legislature.”

The first hearing is slated for mid-December, setting the stage for a debate over how to keep Michigan’s skies safe.