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NJ S2961
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Raj Mukherji
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AI Summary
- Prohibits all tourist helicopter operations at New Jersey state-licensed aviation facilities, including airports, heliports, and helistops
- Defines "tourist helicopter" as helicopters providing sightseeing tours in areas such as the Hudson River, 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
- Directs the Commissioner of Transportation to implement the prohibition to eliminate noise, safety hazards, and negative quality-of-life impacts on residents
Legislative Description
Prohibits tourist helicopter operations in New Jersey.
Transportation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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