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Introduced
11/25/2025
11/25/2025
In Committee
12/12/2025
12/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to watercraft restrictions based on energy source; amending s. 327.75, F.S.; authorizing state agencies, governmental entities, and local governments to restrict the use of a watercraft based on the energy source used to power the watercraft if such watercraft is used on certain bodies of water; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Watercraft Energy Source Freedom Act to modify restrictions on watercraft based on their energy source. Currently, the law prohibits state agencies, municipalities, governmental entities, and counties from restricting watercraft use or sale based on their energy source for propulsion or other functions. The bill adds an exception to this prohibition, allowing restrictions on watercraft in specific types of water bodies such as lakes, reservoirs, drainage ponds, and detention or retention ponds that are necessary for preserving or protecting these waters from contamination. This means that while local governments are generally prevented from banning watercraft based on their energy source (such as electric, gas, or hybrid engines), they can now implement restrictions for certain sensitive water environments where environmental protection is a priority. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, giving entities time to prepare for and implement these potential new restrictions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/545 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/545/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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