H2697

Relative to public safety around hospitals with air emergency helipads

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2697 prohibits non-emergency aircraft flight training maneuvers within 2 nautical miles of hospital helipads to ensure public safety.

Massachusetts H2697 aims to enhance public safety by prohibiting non-emergency aircraft flight training maneuvers within a 2 nautical mile radius of hospital helipads. This includes avoiding simulated landings, practice approaches, turns, and power off turns in these areas. Overflights must also stay above 2,000 feet above ground level. The bill targets private flight schools and recreational pilots to prevent them from using these locations for maneuvers.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jul 24, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing

Jul 24, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27)

Jul 23, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual

Jul 23, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order