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OK SB920
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds definitions for "heliport" and "VTOL aircraft" (vertical takeoff and landing) to Oklahoma's Airport Zoning Act and requires construction permits for structures within a 1-nautical mile radius of publicly owned heliports or vertiports that exceed federal obstruction standards
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Expands the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics' role as the state clearinghouse for both unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM), including authority to develop associated infrastructure
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Grants the Department new authority to develop a statewide network of UAS and AAM detection systems and create statewide or regional command, control, and radar systems or centers
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Authorizes the Department to partner with cities, counties, political subdivisions, public trusts, and federal entities to invest in and operate infrastructure for integrating AAM and UAS into the state's air transportation system
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Effective date: November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Aerospace infrastructure; requiring certain permit for construction within certain radius of a heliport or vertiport; granting Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics certain authority. Effective date.
Last Action
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/15/2025
5/15/2025