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NY A06311
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tony Simone
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AI Summary
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Prohibits municipal corporations from allowing publicly owned land to be used for helicopter sightseeing tours or photography/videography production flights over New York City
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Amends the Hudson River Park Act to restrict heliport use to "permitted transportation use" only, excluding tourism and recreational helicopter operations
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Defines permitted transportation uses as: heavy-lift construction support, public health/safety operations (law enforcement, emergency response, medical services), news organization flights, and FAA-approved routes
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Bans any operator, business entity, or affiliate that conducts prohibited sightseeing or production flights from accessing any heliport in Hudson River Park, even if those flights originate elsewhere
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Takes effect 30 days after becoming law, with existing leases and permits grandfathered only for their current terms without renewal rights for newly prohibited uses
Legislative Description
Prohibits municipal corporations from permitting the use of publicly owned land for helicopter air transportation operated for the primary purpose of conducting sightseeing tours over New York city or conducting photography, videography, or similar production activities over New York city; relates to the use of certain heliports in the city of New York.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026