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LA SB243
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Kleinpeter
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AI Summary
- Requires wildlife agents and peace officers to have probable cause to believe a boating law violation has occurred or is occurring before stopping or boarding a vessel
- Eliminates current authority allowing officers to stop and board any vessel without cause for routine compliance checks, identification requests, or equipment inspections
- Retains the duty of wildlife agents and peace officers to enforce vessel operation and equipment safety laws
- Officers must still identify themselves before boarding a vessel and remain exempt from trespass liability when performing official duties
- Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Provides for requirements to stop and board a vessel. (8/1/26)
BOATS/BOATING
Last Action
Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources2/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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