New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed Senate Bill S7493A—known locally as the "Stop the Chop" bill— December 16. [Credit: Bell Helicopter]
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed Senate Bill S7493A, known as the "Stop the Chop" bill, which aimed to ban some tourist flights and make it easier to sue helicopter operators.
Governor Hochul cited that elements of the legislation conflicted with federal regulations governing New York's airports and airspace as her reason for the veto.
Aviation advocacy groups, including NBAA and HAI, praised the veto, stating the bill would have severely harmed the general aviation industry, led to frivolous lawsuits, and violated federal preemption.
These groups highlighted the general aviation industry's significant economic contributions to New York, including over 43,000 jobs and $8.6 billion in economic output.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a state bill that sought to ban some tourist flights in and around New York and would have opened the door for people to more easily sue helicopter operators and their employees.
Hochul vetoed Senate Bill S7493A—known locally as the “Stop the Chop” bill— December 16.
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