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GA HB1266

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Ridley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits personal watercraft (jet skis) from operating on the Ogeechee River from State Highway 119 to the river's point of origin

  • Replaces the current restriction that banned motors exceeding 9.9 horsepower on vessels in this river section

  • Exempts law enforcement crafts from the personal watercraft prohibition

  • Amends Code Section 52-7-13 regarding boating safety zones and motor restrictions on Georgia waterways

Legislative Description

Watercraft; use of certain motors on vessels being operated on the Ogeechee River; repeal a provision

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and the Environment3/6/2026
Game, Fish & Parks2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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