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IL SB2839

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Mulroe

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Origin

Senate

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Boat Registration and Safety Act to change the personal flotation device (PFD) exemption from "sailboats" to "sailboards"
  • Requires at least one U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD (Type I, II, or III) on board for each person operating any watercraft
  • Requires all persons aboard personal watercraft or specialty prop-craft to wear a Type I, II, III, or V PFD at all times
  • Requires children under age 13 on watercrafts under 26 feet in length to properly wear a Type I, II, III, or V PFD whenever the watercraft is underway, with exceptions for those below deck or in enclosed cabins
  • Establishes specific buoyancy requirements and usage guidelines for five types of Coast Guard approved PFDs

Legislative Description

BOAT REG-FLOTATION:SAILBOARDS

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0801

7/13/2012

Committee Referrals

Agriculture & Conservation2/27/2012
Rules2/23/2012
Transportation1/31/2012
Assignments1/24/2012

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