BOATS/BOATING: Provides for requirements to stop and board a vessel. (8/1/26)

SB 243 requires Louisiana law enforcement officers to have probable cause before stopping or boarding a vessel. It specifically limits stops to addressing violations like missing vessel registration, safety issues, or other enforcement matters under the same law. Officers must identify themselves during stops and are protected from trespass liability while performing these duties. The bill applies directly to boat operators and state wildlife agents or peace officers conducting vessel enforcement. The bill is currently prefiled and pending committee review.