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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Crossed Over
05/02/2025
05/02/2025
Passed
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/30/2025
06/30/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to boating safety; providing a short title; amending s. 327.02, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "livery vessel"; amending s. 327.30, F.S.; revising and providing penalties for vessel collisions, accidents, and casualties; defining the term "serious bodily injury"; creating s. 327.3015, F.S.; prohibiting a person from knowingly providing false information in specified reports; providing a criminal penalty; amending s. 327.33, F.S.; revising and providing penalties for the reckless operation of a vessel; amending s. 327.35, F.S.; defining the term "unborn child"; requiring a minimum mandatory prison term for boating under the influence manslaughter; amending s. 327.395, F.S.; requiring the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to adopt certain rules regarding standards for online boating safety education courses; specifying requirements regarding such rules; amending s. 327.54, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "livery"; amending s. 327.731, F.S.; requiring a person convicted of certain noncriminal infractions to pay a fine; requiring such proceeds to be deposited into the Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund for specified purposes; amending s. 327.73, F.S.; hb289 -04-erCS/2025 Legislature conforming a cross-reference; amending s. 782.072, F.S.; defining the term "unborn child"; revising the definition of the term "vessel homicide"; amending s. 921.0022, F.S.; ranking offenses on the offense severity ranking chart of the Criminal Punishment Code; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Lucy's Law," is comprehensive boating safety legislation that makes several significant changes to Florida's existing boating regulations and penalties. The bill revises definitions related to livery vessels, creates new penalties for vessel collisions and accidents, and establishes stricter consequences for boating-related infractions. Key provisions include defining "serious bodily injury" in boating contexts, prohibiting false reporting in boating incidents, and creating more severe penalties for leaving the scene of a boating accident. The bill introduces mandatory minimum prison terms for boating under the influence (BUI) manslaughter and requires the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to establish standards for online boating safety education courses. Additionally, the legislation requires persons convicted of certain boating infractions to pay fines, with proceeds deposited into the Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund. The bill aims to enhance boating safety, improve accountability for boating-related incidents, and create more comprehensive educational and legal frameworks for vessel operation in Florida.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (24)
Vicki Lopez (R)*,
Vanessa Oliver (R)*,
Webster Barnaby (R),
Robin Bartleman (D),
Omar Blanco (R),
Erika Booth (R),
Linda Chaney (R),
Lindsay Cross (D),
Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R),
Mike Gottlieb (D),
J.J. Grow (R),
Dotie Joseph (D),
Johanna López (D),
Jim Mooney (R),
Michael Owen (R),
Juan Porras (R),
Mike Redondo (R),
Alex Rizo (R),
Mitch Rosenwald (D),
Michelle Salzman (R),
Debra Tendrich (D),
Susan L. Valdés (R),
Meg Weinberger (R),
Taylor Yarkosky (R),
Other Sponsors (3)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House), Judiciary Committee (House), State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2025-197 (on 06/30/2025)
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