A new California bill would ban travelers from jumping to the front of security lines at airports. The legislation authored by Democratic state Senator Josh Newman would prohibit public airports in California from entering into new agreements with third-party vendors that allow paid subscribers to skip ahead of other passengers after passing a biometric scanner.
Vendors like Clear Secure Inc. would have to create their own lines, instead of sharing the general security lane used by other travelers.
Supporters say it would make airports safer and more equitable.
Opponents argue the bill would reduce flexibility and complicate the airport security checkpoint process.