An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, providing for interference with aircraft operations.

Summary

The bill makes it a crime to intentionally aim a laser pointer or similar light‑emitting device at a plane that has people on board. It provides defenses for authorized researchers, law‑enforcement personnel conducting official work, and for emergency distress signaling. The goal is to protect pilots and passengers from dangerous glare.

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