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VT S0172
VT S0172An act relating to requiring the use of personal flotation devices during cold weather
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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require all individuals on board a vessel between November 1 and May 1 to wear a personal flotation device.
AI Summary
This bill amends Vermont law to require all individuals on board a vessel, while on an open deck and the vessel is underway, to wear a properly secured, U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD) during cold weather, specifically from November 1 to May 1 each year. A personal flotation device is a buoyant aid designed to keep a person afloat in water. This requirement aims to enhance safety for boaters during colder months when the risk of hypothermia is higher. The bill also specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Committee on Transportation Hearing (00:00:00 2/18/2026 Room 3) (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.172 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0172/S-0172%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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