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State Boating Act: New Fees for Vessel Registration and Waterway Safety

This act allows states to collect boating-related fees when issuing vessel numbers to fund safety and environmental programs. Boat owners may see combined fees used specifically to improve waterways, emergency services, and environmental protection.
Key points
States can require fees for search and rescue or invasive species control as a condition for obtaining a boat number.
Collected fees must be used exclusively for boating safety, boater access, and waterway improvements.
The law simplifies payment by allowing states to collect these fees alongside standard registration costs.
Funds are strictly dedicated to activities that directly benefit recreational boaters and the health of local waters.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3985
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Process start date: 2026-03-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

State Boating Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3985.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-03-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States can require fees for search and rescue or invasive species control as a condition for obtaining a boat number.
  • Collected fees must be used exclusively for boating safety, boater access, and waterway improvements.
  • The law simplifies payment by allowing states to collect these fees alongside standard registration costs.
  • Funds are strictly dedicated to activities that directly benefit recreational boaters and the health of local waters.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-19.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Transport Environment Local Government