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NH HB203
Relative to coast guard approved personal flotation devices while on New Hampshire state waters.
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Introduced
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires occupants of canoes, kayaks, or rowing sculls on state waters who are not part of an official competition to wear a personal floatation device of a type approved by the United States Coast Guard.
AI Summary
This bill requires occupants of canoes, kayaks, and rowing sculls on New Hampshire state waters to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) approved by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), with an exception for those participating in official competitions. A personal flotation device is a safety device designed to help a person stay afloat in water, commonly known as a life jacket. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, giving boaters time to comply with the new safety requirement. The purpose of this legislation is to enhance water safety by ensuring that individuals using small watercraft have readily available flotation equipment in case of an emergency, which can help prevent drowning and improve overall water safety for recreational boaters in New Hampshire.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 215-162 02/13/2025 House Journal 5 P. 20 (on 02/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0249&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB203 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2025&id=256&txtFormat=html |
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