An Act relative to air traffic safety
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase penalties for individuals who interfere with aircraft in flight by shining laser pointers at them. Currently, there are no specific legal consequences for this action, which poses a significant safety risk to pilots and passengers. The bill seeks to address this issue by establishing a clear legal framework and associated penalties. It was referred to the Judiciary committee and subsequently reported.
Key provisions
- Establishes penalties for using laser pointers to interfere with aircraft in flight.
- Defines ‘interference with aircraft’ to include actions that endanger the safe operation of an aircraft.
- Specifies potential penalties for violations, though the exact nature of the penalties is not detailed in the provided text.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (H5281).
Who is affected
- Aircraft pilots and crew
- Passengers on aircraft
- Individuals who use laser pointers to target aircraft
Notable changes
- Creates a new legal framework for addressing laser interference with aircraft.
- Addresses a previously unaddressed safety concern related to laser use.
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