Loading chat...

IN HB1077

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dave Heine

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Persons towed by a motorboat (water skiers, wakeboarders, etc.) must wear a personal flotation device
  • Boats operating on inland lakes of 5 or more acres must travel in a counter-clockwise direction when reasonably possible
  • Towing of persons or objects by motorboat is prohibited between sunset and sunrise, except for towing distressed boats
  • A bright orange or red safety flag (minimum 12" x 12") must be displayed when a towed person enters the water or during preparation for towing/retrieval
  • Violations constitute a Class C infraction; effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Boating issues.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources

1/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available