S 398 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Reduces helicopter operations at certain aviation facilities licensed by State.

This bill requires New Jersey's Commissioner of Transportation to create rules reducing helicopter noise at state-licensed airports, heliports, and helistops. It mandates a 47% reduction in helicopter departures (excluding emergency medical, military, news, and hospital flights) compared to the prior 12-month average. Additionally, it bans tourist/sightseeing helicopters from operating between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekdays and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. on weekends at licensed facilities. These rules directly affect helicopter operators at state-licensed facilities, with exemptions for essential services like emergency response.
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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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