CHICAGO—It would be illegal for Illinois state or local government employees to forcibly remove travelers from flights under a bill introduced by a lawmaker on Monday after a United Airlines passenger was violently dragged from an aircraft last week.
The Airline Passenger Protection Act, introduced by Republican Illinois state Representative Peter Breen, came after Dr. David Dao, 69, was pulled from a United flight at Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport to help make space for four crew members.
The treatment of Dao sparked international outrage, as well as multiple apologies from the carrier, and raised questions about overbooking policies of airlines.

Crystal Dao Pepper, daughter of Dr. David Dao, speaks during a news conference at Union League Club in Chicago, Ill., on April 13, 2017. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski