Relating to personal flotation device requirements for certain recreational vessels.

SB 1465 requires anyone on board a recreational vessel 16 feet or longer to wear a wearable personal flotation device (PFD) meeting Coast Guard standards while the vessel is moving. This applies directly to recreational boaters operating larger vessels in Texas. The law, effective September 1, 2025, amends the Parks and Wildlife Code to mandate PFD use during vessel operation. It focuses on safety standards without altering other boating regulations.