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NJ S4427

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Raj Mukherji

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all tourist helicopter operations at New Jersey aviation facilities licensed by the state, including airports, heliports, and helistops

  • Defines "tourist helicopter" as helicopters providing sightseeing tours in areas such as the Hudson River between New Jersey and New York City, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island

  • Exempts helicopters owned or operated by federal, military, or state government authorities from the prohibition

  • Exempts helicopters providing emergency medical transportation from the prohibition

  • Commissioner of Transportation is responsible for implementing the prohibition, citing noise, safety hazards, and quality of life concerns for New Jersey residents

Legislative Description

Prohibits tourist helicopter operations in New Jersey.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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