Prohibits tourist helicopter operations in New Jersey.
S 2961 prohibits tourist helicopter operations providing sightseeing tours in specific areas like the Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island from operating at all licensed New Jersey aviation facilities (airports, heliports, helistops). The bill requires the Commissioner of Transportation to enforce this ban, directly affecting commercial helicopter tour operators. Exemptions include federal/military flights and helicopters providing emergency medical transportation. 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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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Raj Mukherji
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