S 10525 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions of law relating to the operation of personal watercraft and specialty prop-craft

This bill extends the expiration date for a specific boating safety requirement to January 1, 2029. It directly affects operators of personal watercraft and specialty prop-craft who were previously required to complete safety courses by 2027. The legislation also authorizes state officials to adjust the deadline if there are not enough available courses for people to finish them on time.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 18, 2026 Last action Jun 4, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 28, 2026

How they voted

210
Passed
Total votes 21
May 28, 2026
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican7
7 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
May 28, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 28, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (21-0)
senate
May 18, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Jose Serrano
Jose Serrano
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
29