This bill establishes a new section in Iowa law that prohibits individuals from collecting or using data broadcast by automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) to calculate, generate, impose, or collect fees related to aircraft operations within the state. The bill provides a definition of ADS-B, describing it as an advanced aviation surveillance technology that integrates ground infrastructure, aircraft avionics, and positioning sources to facilitate accurate tracking of aircraft by air traffic control.

Violations of this prohibition are classified as fraudulent practices under existing Iowa Code sections, with penalties varying based on the monetary value involved. These penalties can range from a simple misdemeanor, which may result in up to 30 days of confinement and fines between $105 and $855, to a class C felony, which carries a potential confinement of up to 10 years and fines ranging from $1,370 to $13,660. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.