Alabama Boating Safety Task Force, established

This bill establishes the Alabama Boating Safety Task Force to study and improve safety measures for the state's growing recreational boating and fishing industries. The task force will be composed of legislators, state agency officials, and representatives from various boating, tourism, and conservation sectors, with appointments designed to reflect the state's diversity. Its primary duties include analyzing accident data, reviewing current laws and enforcement practices, comparing strategies used by other states, and submitting a final report with recommendations to the Governor and Legislature by November 1, 2026. The group is authorized to hold meetings across the state to gather public input before concluding its work and dissolving.