Helicopter Safety Parity Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2026-04-09

This bill would require helicopters used for emergency medical services and rescue operations to meet the same safety standards and equipment requirements as commercial airplanes, potentially including improved crash protection and emergency systems. The measure aims to reduce injuries and deaths among patients, medical crews, and rescue personnel who depend on helicopter transport in urgent situations. Helicopter operators and manufacturers would need to upgrade their fleets to comply with these new standards.