S.601

Requires information be provided regarding types of US Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices under certain circumstances.

Chamber Passed·3/23/26

New Jersey S601 mandates information on Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices for personal watercraft buyers and renters.

New Jersey S601, known as "Dylan's Law," requires sellers and renters of personal watercraft to provide information on Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices. Buyers and renters must acknowledge receipt of this information. The Superintendent of State Police must establish a list of approved boat safety courses, which must include instruction on the types of personal flotation devices.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Mar 23
Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 19

1:00 PM

Senate Law and Public Safety Hearing

History

Mar 23

Senate

Passed by the Senate (38-0)

Mar 23

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Feb 19

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading