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NJ S398
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Stack
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AI Summary
- Requires New Jersey Commissioner of Transportation to adopt rules reducing helicopter departures from state-licensed airports, heliports, and helistops by at least 47 percent compared to the prior 12-month average
- Exempts flights by federal/military authorities, state and local governments, news agencies, licensed hospitals/healthcare providers, and emergency medical transportation from the reduction requirement
- Prohibits sightseeing or tourist helicopters from operating at heliports and helistops between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekdays and between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on weekends
- Applies regulations only to the extent permitted by federal law, with license applicants and renewals required to certify compliance with the tourist flight restrictions
Legislative Description
Reduces helicopter operations at certain aviation facilities licensed by State.
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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