Revenue Amendment Act 2025

What this bill does

This bill updates Bermuda's customs laws to require airlines to provide more detailed passenger information when flights arrive in or depart from Bermuda. It allows customs officials to collect passenger data like booking records and personal details to help with border security and identity verification.

If passed (voted YES)

• Airlines will need to submit additional passenger information beyond basic manifests, including booking details and personal data for security screening
• Customs officials will have more tools to verify passenger identities and enhance border security for flights coming to and leaving Bermuda
• Any new data collection requirements must follow privacy protections under Bermuda's Personal Information Protection Act

If rejected (voted NO)

• Airlines would continue operating under current manifest requirements without having to provide expanded passenger data
• Customs officials would maintain existing information-gathering capabilities without the enhanced passenger data tools
• Current border security procedures would remain unchanged

Who it affects

This primarily affects airlines operating flights to and from Bermuda, who would need to collect and submit more passenger information. Air travelers may also be impacted as airlines may need to gather additional personal details during the booking process.