Bill > S0602

This bill amends the Watercraft Energy Source Freedom Act to modify restrictions on watercraft based on their energy source. Currently, state agencies, municipalities, and governmental entities are prohibited from restricting the use or sale of watercraft based on their power source. The bill adds a specific exception to this prohibition, allowing restrictions on watercraft used on lakes, reservoirs, drainage ponds, detention ponds, or retention ponds when such restrictions are necessary to preserve or protect these water bodies from contamination. This means that while government entities generally cannot ban watercraft based on their energy source (such as electric, gas, or hybrid engines), they can now implement restrictions if there are environmental concerns specific to certain types of water bodies. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, giving local governments and agencies time to prepare for and implement these potential protective measures.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/602