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AZ SB1549

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Farnsworth

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Adds "ultralight vehicle" to Arizona's definition of advanced air mobility aircraft, alongside eCTOL, eVTOL, and powered lift aircraft
  • Defines ultralight vehicle as a single-occupant manned aircraft without a U.S. or foreign airworthiness certificate
  • Unpowered ultralight vehicles must weigh less than 155 pounds
  • Powered ultralight vehicles must weigh less than 254 pounds (empty weight, excluding floats and safety devices), have fuel capacity of no more than 5 gallons, maximum speed of 55 knots at full power, and power-off stall speed of no more than 24 knots
  • Amends section 28-8601 of Arizona Revised Statutes relating to advanced air mobility definitions

Legislative Description

Ultralight vehicles; definition

Definitions

Last Action

Transmit to House

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology2/3/2026

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