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HB 289: Boating Safety

GENERAL BILL by Oliver ; Lopez, V. ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Blanco ; Gossett-Seidman ; Porras

Boating Safety; Revises & provides penalties for vessel collisions, accidents, & casualties & reckless or careless operation of vessel; requires blood tests without probable cause in cases of specified boating accidents; revises requirements for possession of specified documents while operating vessel.

Effective Date: 7/1/2025
Last Action: 3/4/2025 House - 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
1/29/2025 House • Filed
2/6/2025 House • Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
• Referred to Budget Committee
• Referred to Judiciary Committee
• Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
3/4/2025 House • PCS added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)