AN ACT REQUIRING AN AUDIT OF THE EFFICACY OF INVESTIGATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS RELATED TO SUSPICIOUS DEATHS AND SERIOUS INJURIES THAT OCCUR ON THE WATERWAYS OF THE STATE.

HB 5259 requires state agencies to conduct regular audits assessing how effectively they investigate and enforce actions related to suspicious boating deaths or serious injuries on state waterways that may involve operators impaired by drugs or alcohol. The bill targets law enforcement and investigative units handling such incidents, mandating periodic reviews of their procedures and outcomes. Key provisions include evaluating the thoroughness of investigations and the success of enforcement actions in cases linked to operator impairment. This audit process aims to improve accountability and safety practices for boating accidents without changing existing laws or creating new penalties.