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MO HB1186

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2014

Primary Sponsor

T.J. Berry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the age requirement for mandatory personal flotation device (PFD) wear from seven to eight years old on any watercraft in Missouri waters.

  • Expands PFD requirements to children under eight who are wading or swimming in navigable public waters deeper than three feet in depth.

  • Makes it a Class C misdemeanor for any person to allow a child under eight to be on a watercraft or in deep public water without an approved U.S. Coast Guard personal flotation device.

  • Exempts children under eight in fully enclosed watercraft sections that prevent falling or being thrown from the vessel, and exempts those supervised by a lifeguard.

  • Names the law "Hannah's Law."

Legislative Description

Requires a child younger than eight years of age to wear a personal flotation device when on a watercraft and when wading or swimming in public water deeper than three feet

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

1/23/2014

Committee Referrals

Crime Prevention And Public Safety1/9/2014

Full Bill Text

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