A 4000 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires vessels used for certain watersports to display a flag

This bill requires operators of vessels that tow people for watersports (like water skiing or wakeboarding) to display a specific flag. The flag must be international orange, at least 12 square inches in size, and mounted on a boarding or safety handle. It must be visible to other nearby vessels to clearly signal when a person is being towed, preparing to be towed, or finishing being towed. The rule applies directly to commercial and recreational operators of these towing vessels and takes effect immediately.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Jan 30, 2025
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REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
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Angelo Santabarbara
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