Loading chat...
VT S0172
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires all individuals on vessels to wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices between November 1 and May 1 each year while the vessel is underway and the person is on an open deck
- Applies to recreational vessels; U.S. Coast Guard-inspected commercial vessels are exempt from the requirement
- Amends existing Vermont law (23 V.S.A. § 3306) which already requires vessels to carry personal flotation devices for each person aboard
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
An act relating to requiring the use of personal flotation devices during cold weather
Last Action
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Transportation
1/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/6/2026
Full Bill Text
No bill text available