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Legislation · Florida · 2026 Regular Session

H 1447: Boating Safety

Summary

Revises conditions upon which DHSMV must include certain symbol on ID cards & driver licenses; requires DHSMV to issue ID cards & driver licenses that include certain symbol without charging specified fee; requires that ID card & driver license applications indicate whether applicant has obtained FL boating safety ID card &, if so, that copy of card be submitted with application; requires courts to order mandatory placement of ignition interlock devices upon certain vehicles & vessels; provides mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for BUI manslaughter; revises substance abuse education, evaluation, & treatment requirements for certain persons; requires person convicted of certain BUI violations to maintain specified insurance policy; requires that all persons, rather than only persons born on or after specified date, have specified ID in their possession while operating vessel; revises required components of FWCC's boating safety education course & temporary certificate examination; revises & provides various penalties relating to vessels.

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Mar 13, 2026

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