Aviation; restrict the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast data collected from aircraft

SB 223 prohibits using aircraft tracking data (ADS-B) to identify planes for charging fees or other costs to owners or operators. It bans government agencies and private entities from leveraging this data to impose fees, while allowing safety-related uses like air traffic control, FAA operations, and voluntary service contracts (e.g., flight tracking for maintenance). The law explicitly exempts safety, regulatory, and operational purposes from the prohibition. Violations can be challenged in court, with penalties up to $5,000 per incident. It takes effect October 1, 2026.