New York State Legislation

  • New York Senator Hoylman introduces Bill 6962 on May 16, 2023 to amend the Hudson river park act, in relation to prohibiting a heliport within the boundaries of the Hudson river park. Assemblyman Simone is the co-sponsor in the Assembly (Bill 7277).
  • New York Assembly Bill A03333A: introduced February 2, 2023 by Member Carroll which would amend tax law to create a tax on carbon emissions from non-essential helicopter flights.
  • New York Senator Hoylman statement on the Veto of Stop the Chop Act on December 16, 2022.
  • New York Senator Hoylman releases report quantifying NYC helicopter nuisances on December 15, 2022.
  • New York Senate Bill 7493: This bill creates a right to sue helicopter operators for creating a noise pollution nuisance.
  • New York Assembly Bill 8473: This bill (1) creates a right to sue helicopter operators for creating a noise pollution nuisance (sister bill to S7493).
  • New York Senate Bill 8156: Requires helicopter pilots to have completed a helicopter safety and risk management training course utilizing a flight simulator training device certified by either the federal aviation administration or the European aviation safety agency before operating a helicopter within the state.
  • New York Senate Bill 8157: Requires a notice to be provided when selling a helicopter which contains all incidents reported within the past ten years by the national transportation safety bureau or the federal aviation administration involving the make and model, or a substantially similar make and model, of such helicopter.
  • New York Senate Bill 7611: Requires helicopters be equipped with flight recorders, cockpit voice recorders and terrain awareness and warning systems.
  • New York Assembly Bill 10202: Requires helicopters be equipped with flight recorders, cockpit voice recorders and terrain awareness and warning systems.