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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to implement a boating education program within the Division of Law Enforcement of the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the David Hanson Boater Safety Act, establishes a boater safety education program within the Division of Law Enforcement of the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement. The bill defines key terms like "motorboat" and "non-resident," and requires certain individuals to complete a boater safety education course or equivalency exam before operating a motorboat on the waters of the Commonwealth, with some exceptions. The bill also authorizes the Director of the Office of Law Enforcement to issue boater safety certificates, regulate boater safety education course providers, and enforce the boater safety requirements, including through civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (8)
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Thomas Petrolati (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4229 (on 11/26/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H821 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H821.pdf |
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