A 3321 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits tourist helicopter operations in New Jersey.

This bill prohibits tourist helicopter operations providing sightseeing tours in specific New Jersey areas (including the Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island) at all state-licensed aviation facilities like airports, heliports, and helistops. It directly affects commercial helicopter tour operators offering these sightseeing services. The prohibition excludes flights by federal/military aircraft, state government helicopters, and emergency medical transport. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
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