Minnesota House Bill HF3266

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/28/25
• Refer: 4/28/25

Caption

Use of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast information for fee collection prohibited.

Impact

The enactment of HF3266 is intended to protect aircraft owners from potential fee impositions based on surveillance data, thereby fostering a regulatory framework that emphasizes fairness and transparency in aeronautical management. By prohibiting the use of such data for fee collection, the bill aims to prevent misuse of surveillance technology and the imposition of potentially unpredictable costs on the aviation industry. This could foster a more welcoming environment for both operators and enthusiasts of air transport in Minnesota.

Summary

House File 3266 prohibits the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) information for the collection of fees from aircraft owners and operators in Minnesota. The bill specifically amends section 360.55 of the Minnesota Statutes to ensure that neither the state, political subdivisions, nor private entities can leverage surveillance data derived from ADS-B systems as a basis for charging fees while in the state's airspace. This legislation was introduced to clarify the use of ADS-B technology in various operational and regulatory contexts within the aviation sector.

Contention

While no active opposition was noted in the available discussions, HF3266 raises important considerations regarding the balance between technology use in air traffic control and the associated regulatory implications. Proponents of the bill may argue that it addresses concerns of privacy and control over data usage by governmental and private entities, ensuring that surveillance technology does not become a financial burden on aircraft operators. However, discussions may arise in the future regarding the implications of such prohibitions on state efforts to innovate and improve airspace management efficiency.