S 9829 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 7, 2026 Last action Apr 7, 2026
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Apr 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
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