HB05332

An Act Concerning Certain Boating Regulations.

Complete·5/20/26

Connecticut HB05332 prohibits extending limbs over vessel gunwales and increases fines for vessel abandonment.

Connecticut HB05332 introduces a new rule prohibiting individuals from extending any limb over the gunwale of a vessel while it is in operation, with a fine of one hundred dollars for violations. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to increase the minimum fine for abandoning a vessel from three hundred dollars to seven hundred fifty dollars, with a maximum fine of one thousand dollars. This act takes effect on October 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 4

12:00 AM

Environment Public Hearing

History

May 20

House

Signed by the Governor

May 15

House

Transmitted to the Secretary of State

May 15

House

Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor