SB 119
Expands the requirement for children to wear personal flotation devices
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0146S.01I
Last Action:
2/28/2019 - Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2019

Current Bill Summary

SB 119 - Currently, children under the age of seven years old are required to wear a personal flotation device when on board any watercraft on the waters of Missouri. This act names the provision "Hannah's Law" and raises the age until which a child is required to wear a personal flotation device to twelve. This act also requires a child who is wading or swimming in navigable public waters more than three feet in depth to wear a personal flotation device. This act exempts children from the personal flotation device requirement if supervised by a lifeguard.

This act is similar to HB 2341 (2018), SB 324 (2017), SB 616 (2016), SB 483 (2015), similar to HB 440 (2011).

ERIC VANDER WEERD

Amendments

No Amendments Found.