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PA HB1418

Bill

Status

Engrossed

10/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Merski

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the boating education exemption from motors specified as "electric or internal combustion" to any motor of 25 horsepower or less, provided the vessel is not a personal watercraft

  • Removes the requirement that the Fish and Boat Commission schedule boating safety courses at convenient times and locations across various counties to maximize attendance

  • Streamlines certificate issuance by allowing certificates for those who either pass a commission-approved course or request a replacement/duplicate certificate

  • Eliminates commission duties to provide boating safety education materials, replace lost certificates, and establish course charges for commission-conducted courses

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In preliminary provisions relating to boats and boating, further providing for boating education.

Last Action

Referred to Game & Fisheries

10/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Game & Fisheries10/7/2025
Appropriations10/1/2025
Game & Fisheries5/6/2025

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