California State Sen. Josh Newman is pushing a bill to restrict expedited airport screening by for-profit companies like Clear. The bill aims to move Clear customers to separate screening lanes but does not ban Clear from California airports.
Key Points
SB 1372 restricts for-profit expedited airport screening services like Clear
The bill aims to separate Clear customers from standard security lanes
Senator Newman states the bill does not ban Clear but aims to benefit all travelers
Pros
Promotes fair and equal treatment for all travelers at airports
Prevents the potential elitism of expedited screening services
Cons
May impact the convenience and efficiency of Clear's services for its customers
Could lead to increased waiting times for non-Clear passengers