The bill mandates the Alabama Department of Transportation to develop a comprehensive statewide plan that includes the establishment of vertiports, electric aviation charging infrastructure, and other advancements in aviation technology. It specifies that no existing state revenues from the Public Road and Bridge Fund, the Rebuild Alabama Fund, or other matching federal funds can be utilized for the development or updating of this plan or for providing educational and technical resources to local and regional jurisdictions. Additionally, the Department is required to designate a liaison for advanced air mobility and coordinate with public and private sector experts to assist local jurisdictions in planning and zoning related to powered-lift aircraft and electric aviation.

Furthermore, the bill restricts political subdivisions of the state, excluding airport operators, from enacting any laws, ordinances, regulations, or rules concerning advanced air mobility. Airport operators are permitted to enact regulations only within their geographical boundaries. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024. The bill includes the insertion of new legal language regarding the responsibilities of the Department of Transportation and the limitations on political subdivisions, while no deletions from current law are specified.