Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida HB 1447
Boating Safety
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Long (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Boating Safety; Revises conditions upon which DHSMV must include certain symbol on ID cards & driver licenses; requires DHSMV to issue ID cards & driver licenses that include certain symbol without charging specified fee; requires that ID card & driver license applications indicate whether applicant has obtained FL boating safety ID card &, if so, that copy of card be submitted with application; requires courts to order mandatory placement of ignition interlock devices upon certain vehicles & vessels; provides mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for BUI manslaughter; revises substance abuse education, evaluation, & treatment requirements for certain persons; requires person convicted of certain BUI violations to maintain specified insurance policy; requires that all persons, rather than only persons born on or after specified date, have specified ID in their possession while operating vessel; revises required components of FWCC's boating safety education course & temporary certificate examination; revises & provides various penalties relating to vessels.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · House
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Referred to Judiciary Committee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Referred to Budget Committee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee - Jan 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) - Jan 9, 2026 · House
Filed