SB00371Introduced in the Senate
An Act Establishing A Personal Flotation Device Requirement For Children Under The Age Of Twelve While On Public Docks, Wharves And Piers.
Introduced by Public Safety and Security Committee
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 299
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) · March 17, 2026
29
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
29 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Minnie Gonzalez | 3 | Yes |
| Henry Genga | 10 | Yes |
| Jill Barry | 31 | Yes |
| Renee LaMark Muir | 36 | Yes |
| Greg Howard | 43 | Yes |
| Brian Lanoue | 45 | Yes |
| Mark DeCaprio | 48 | Yes |
| Patrick Boyd | 50 | Yes |
| John Santanella | 58 | Yes |
| Carol Hall | 59 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security
Public Hearing 03/05
Joint Favorable
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/31/26 5:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Senate Calendar Number 209
File Number 299
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