Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to address privacy and regulatory issues in aviation by preventing the use of specific technological data for the purpose of charging fees to aircraft owners or operators.

Main Provisions

• Definition of Technology: The bill defines "automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast" (ADSB) as aviation technology that uses aircraft positioning systems, avionics, and ground infrastructure to facilitate communication between aircraft and air traffic control.
• Prohibition on Use of Data for Fees: The bill explicitly prohibits the state of Minnesota, any political subdivisions, or private entities from using information collected by ADSB systems to calculate, generate, or collect fees from aircraft owners or operators.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 by adding a new subdivision that restricts the use of ADSB data for fee collection, which might not have been explicitly regulated before.

Relevant Terms

• Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADSB)
• Aircraft positioning system
• Avionics
• Air traffic control
• Fee collection