HB1418

In preliminary provisions relating to boats and boating, further providing for boating education.

Chamber Passed·10/6/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1418 amends boating education requirements, including issuing certificates and setting fees.

Pennsylvania HB1418 amends Title 30 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to update boating education provisions. The bill requires the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to coordinate a statewide boating safety instruction and certification program. It mandates the commission to issue a certificate of boating safety education to individuals who pass a course or pay a fee. The bill also allows for the replacement of lost or destroyed certificates and establishes reasonable charges for boating safety courses. Exemptions apply to those operating motorboats of 25 horsepower or less.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Oct 6, 2025
Current
Game & Fisheries Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

190 Yea

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13 Nay

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Calendar

Sep 30, 2025

9:00 AM

Game & Fisheries (h) Hearing

History

Oct 7, 2025

Senate

Referred to Game & Fisheries

Oct 6, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Oct 6, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (190-13)