New Jersey State Legislation

2025

NJ S4639 – Imposes tax on tourist flights; imposes assessment on owner or operator of helicopter, seaplane, and certain facilities used for tourist flights. – June 23, 2025

County Executive Guy Issues Statement Supporting U.S. Representative Menendez’s Federal Legislation to Ban Non-Essential Helicopters Within 20 Miles of the Statue Of Liberty – May 7, 2025

Res 25-290 – Jersey City Resolution regarding low-flying helicopter traffic – April 23, 2025

Hoboken Resolution to prohibit helicopter traffic over residential areas – April 10, 2025

2024

NJ A1385 / S275 – Reduces helicopter operations at State-licensed aviation facilities

NJ A1371 – Prohibits helicopter operations at State-licensed aviation facilities – January 9, 2024

2023 and earlier

Letter (dated Dec 12, 2022) from Hoboken Mayor Bhalla and Councilman Cohen to FAA and NPS

A5514, S479 – Council of the City of Hoboken resolution supporting A5515, S479

A5515, S478 – Hudson County Board of Commissioners approve resolution supporting A5515, S478

A5515 – Reduces helicopter operations at certain aviation facilities licensed by State

A5514 – Prohibits tourist helicopter operations in New Jersey

S478 – Reduces helicopter operations at certain aviation facilities licensed by State.

S479 – Prohibits tourist helicopter operations in New Jersey.