HB05273Introduced in the House
An Act Requiring Children Under The Age Of Twelve To Wear Personal Flotation Devices On Docks, Wharfs And Piers.
Introduced by Committee on Children
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To require children under the age of twelve to wear personal flotation devices while on any dock, wharf or pier.
Where it stands
File Number 15
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: KID Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) · March 3, 2026
15
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
17 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Martinez | 22 | Yes |
| Anne Dauphinais | 44 | No |
| Brian Lanoue | 45 | Yes |
| Patrick Boyd | 50 | Yes |
| William Pizzuto | 71 | Yes |
| Gale Mastrofrancesco | 80 | No |
| Kai Belton | 100 | Yes |
| Robin Comey | 102 | Yes |
| Mary Welander | 114 | Yes |
| Trenee McGee | 116 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Children
Public Hearing 02/24
Joint Favorable
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/10/26 5:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 40
File Number 15
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