New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 9829
Relate to right of way rules for mechanically propelled vessels meeting swimmers, kayaks, canoes, row boats, paddleboards, crew racing shells or other nonmotorized boats or floatation devices
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Establishes that when mechanically propelled vessels meet swimmers, kayaks, canoes, row boats, paddleboards, crew racing shells or other nonmotorized boats or floatation devices proceeding in such direction as to involve risk of collision, the swimmer, kayak, canoe, row boat, paddleboard, crew-racing shell or other nonmotorized boat or floatation device shall have the right of way.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION