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Introduced
03/21/2024
03/21/2024
In Committee
07/30/2024
07/30/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to boater safety to be known as the Hanson Milone Act
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Hanson Milone Act, establishes a Boater Safety Program Fund to support boater safety training, awareness, and education programs, as well as related enforcement and equipment. It requires boater safety education and certification for motorboat and personal watercraft operators born on or after January 1, 1989, with some exceptions. The bill also defines key terms like "NASBLA" (the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators) and the "Office of Law Enforcement" (the Massachusetts Environmental Police). Additionally, it sets standards for kayak instructors and requires wet exit training for beginners and novice-level kayak operators using attached spray skirts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Michael Brady (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Transportation (Joint)
Last Action
New draft substituted, see H4941 (on 07/30/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4489 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4489.pdf |
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