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ID H0887
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Allows water ski vessels to operate without a required onboard observer if the vessel has a large mirror (minimum 4 inches square) firmly mounted to allow the operator to view the towed person at all times
- Creates two conditions for the mirror-only exception: operating within a legal permitted slalom course, OR operating between 1 hour before sunrise and 9:00 a.m. from May 15 through September 10, or any time of day from September 11 through May 14
- Expands the existing slalom course exemption to include early morning and off-season hours when water traffic is typically lighter
- Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval
- Existing requirements remain for water ski schools, authorized tournaments, warning flag display, and safe operation standards
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide an exception for water skiing.
WATER SKIING
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Resources and Conservation3/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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