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NY A04000

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angelo Santabarbara

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires vessels towing a person (such as for waterskiing or tubing) to display a visible flag alerting other boat operators that someone is in the water or preparing to be towed

  • Flag must be colored international orange, at least 12 square inches in size, and mounted on a boarding handle or other safety handle

  • Amends Section 73 of the Navigation Law by adding subdivision 4-b

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires vessels used for certain watersports that involve towing persons to display a flag.

Last Action

referred to transportation

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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