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NJ S398

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Stack

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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