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HF 3266

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

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kresha and 1 co-sponsor

Prohibits using ADS-B data to determine, calculate, or collect any fees by state or local authorities in Minnesota.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 3266

Summary of HF 3266 (2025-2026) — Minnesota

Overview

HF 3266 proposes prohibiting the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) information as a basis for fee collection. ADS-B is a satellite-based surveillance technology that transmits a vehicle’s or aircraft’s position and other data to airspace or surface monitoring systems. The bill aims to prevent agencies from leveraging ADS-B data to assess or enforce fees.

Purpose and Intent

  • To restrict state or local government use of ADS-B information for generating revenue through fee collection.
  • To limit administrative or enforcement actions that rely on ADS-B data as the primary or sole basis for charging fees.

Key Provisions (highlights)

  • Prohibition on using ADS-B data for fee assessment: The bill would bar the use of ADS-B information as the basis for establishing, calculating, or collecting any fees.
  • Scope: Applies to activities within Minnesota under state or local authorities that might otherwise use ADS-B data for revenue purposes. The exact scope (airspace, ground transportation, or specific applications) would be defined in the bill’s text.
  • Enforcement and penalties: The bill would outline remedies or penalties for violations of the prohibition, potentially including regulatory or administrative actions, penalties, or injunctive relief as provided by existing law.
  • Clarifications: May include definitions of ADS-B, related surveillance data, and what constitutes “fee collection” to avoid ambiguity in enforcement.

Interested Parties Likely Affected

  • Government agencies and authorities that operate or rely on ADS-B data for revenue-related activities.
  • Businesses and individuals involved in activities monitored by ADS-B surveillance where fees might be levied.
  • Aviation, transportation, or infrastructure sectors that utilize surveillance data for regulatory or revenue purposes.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced and referred to the Transportation Finance and Policy committee on April 28, 2025.
  • Next steps: The bill would progress through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Minnesota House of Representatives. If passed, it would move to the Senate (and related processes) for consideration.
  • Effective date: The bill text would specify when any prohibitions take effect (often a future date or upon enactment), including any phased implementation if applicable.

Potential Impact Notes

  • Financial implications for agencies that currently rely on ADS-B data to collect fees could require alternative revenue mechanisms or data sources.
  • Could affect enforcement strategies for certain transportation projects or programs that might have used surveillance data for fee collection.
  • The prohibition may influence technology deployment strategies where ADS-B is involved in revenue-related decisions.

If you have the bill’s full text, I can provide a more precise section-by-section breakdown, including exact definitions, transitional provisions, and any specific fee types targeted by the prohibition.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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