Expands the requirement for children to wear personal flotation devices
This bill expands existing state law requiring children to wear life jackets during water activities. It would extend the requirement to additional situations beyond current rules, such as near docks or in non-motorized boats. The law directly affects children under a specified age (typically 12 or younger, depending on state law) and their caregivers when near bodies of water. The key mechanism is broadening the scope of where and when life jackets must be worn, without changing the age threshold. (Note: Specific age limits and exact water activity types would be defined in the bill's text.)
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action Jan 27, 2026
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Maggie Nurrenbern
DDemocratic
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