relative to the towing of inflatables by motorboats.
This bill updates safety rules for motorboats towing water skiers and inflatable tubes in New Hampshire. It limits the number of people allowed on a single inflatable to six and restricts towing to a maximum of two inflatables at once, while also capping the number of skiers or other devices at two per boat unless a special permit is obtained. To ensure safety, the law requires additional observers on the boat depending on the number of inflatables being towed, with all observers needing to be at least 13 years old. These regulations take effect on August 13, 2024, and apply to anyone operating a motorboat for recreational towing in the state.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House Passage
Feb 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
Signed into Law
Jun 2024
Introduced Dec 1, 2023
Signed Jun 20, 2024
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13
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5
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Jun 20, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by Governor Sununu 06/14/2024; Chapter 70; eff. 8/13/2024 HJ 16
lower
Apr 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/02/2024; SJ 11
upper
Apr 17, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/02/2024; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
upper
Mar 6, 2024
Introduced
Introduced 02/21/2024 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 6
upper
Feb 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0417h: MA VV 02/22/2024 HJ 6 P. 19
lower
Feb 22, 2024
Introduced
Amendment # 2024-0417h: AA VV 02/22/2024 HJ 6 P. 18
lower
Feb 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2024-0417h 02/07/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
lower
Dec 1, 2023
Introduced
Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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