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IL SB1805

Bill

Status

Failed

1/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Julie Morrison

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Boat Registration and Safety Act to require operators of watercrafts towing a person or persons to display a bright red or orange flag on their vessel.

  • Flag must measure not less than 12 inches per side and be visible from all directions during towing activities.

  • Flag display is required from when the person being towed departs the boat until they reenter after the activity ceases.

  • Prohibits displaying the flag for any purpose other than during active towing operations.

  • Maintains existing requirements that towing motorboats have at least 3-person capacity and 2 competent persons aboard, and prohibits night towing except during authorized competitions with adequate lighting.

Legislative Description

WATERCRAFT TOWING

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Assignments4/19/2013
Transportation2/27/2013
Assignments2/15/2013

Full Bill Text

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