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MS SB2787

Bill

Status

Failed

3/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Sojourner

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits towing water skiers, aquaplaners, or similar devices behind motorboats between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise
  • Exempts wakesurfing from the nighttime prohibition when the person is within 12 feet of the boat, lights are on, and speed is 10 mph or less
  • Requires all persons being towed behind a vessel to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (Type I, II, III, or V)
  • Allows boats (except personal watercraft) to tow skiers with either an observer age 10+ or a wide-angle rearview mirror of at least 78 square inches with 170-degree field of vision
  • Requires personal watercraft towing skiers to have mirrors on both sides measuring at least 2.5 inches high by 4 inches wide

Legislative Description

Water skiing; revise safety requirements.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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