Relate to right of way rules for mechanically propelled vessels meeting swimmers, kayaks, canoes, row boats, paddleboards, crew racing shells or other nonmotorized boats or floatation devices
Summary
Establishes that when mechanically propelled vessels meet swimmers, kayaks, canoes, row boats, paddleboards, crew racing shells or other nonmotorized boats or floatation devices proceeding in such direction as to involve risk of collision, the swimmer, kayak, canoe, row boat, paddleboard, crew-racing shell or other nonmotorized boat or floatation device shall have the right of way.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
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Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2026
Last action Apr 7, 2026
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Apr 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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State
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Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
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