An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in authority of Department of Transportation, further providing for authority of department by prohibiting certain activity relating to automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts.

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Chamber

House

Progress

Where this bill stands in the legislative process.

Introduced
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became Law

Overview

This bill restricts how airport retail establishments in Pennsylvania can use data collected from Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) systems. Specifically, it prohibits these establishments from using ADS-B information to calculate or collect fees from aircraft owners or operators. Violations of this law could result in penalties under the state’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.

Key provisions

Airports and aviation retail establishments cannot use ADS-B data to calculate fees.
The law applies to both ADS-B In and ADS-B Out systems.
Violations are subject to penalties under the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.
The Office of Attorney General will enforce the law.
‘Automatic dependent surveillance broadcast’ (ADS-B) is defined as a technology providing aircraft location and other data.

Who is affected

Airport retail establishments
Aircraft owners and operators
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
The Office of Attorney General

Notable changes

This bill introduces a new restriction on the use of ADS-B data by airport retail establishments.
It establishes a specific penalty for violations related to fee calculation using ADS-B information.