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SB2972 - 104th General Assembly
BOATS-INSURANCE REQUIRED
Last Action
Hearings
Transportation Hearing Mar 10 2026 3:30PM Capitol 212 Springfield, ILStatutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 45/5-24 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Boat Registration and Safety Act. Provides that it is unlawful for the owner of a motorboat of more than 50 horsepower or a personal watercraft to operate or allow the operation of the motorboat or personal watercraft unless it is covered by a liability insurance policy with at least $50,000 of liability coverage per occurrence. Requires every owner or operator of a motorboat of more than 50 horsepower or a personal watercraft to carry within the motorboat or personal watercraft evidence of insurance. Provides penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to adopt rules as necessary to implement the provision.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison |
| 1/27/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 1/27/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/03/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Transportation |
| 2/13/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison |
| 2/13/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 2/17/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation |
| 2/24/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison |
| 2/24/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments |
| 2/24/2026 | Senate | Postponed - Transportation |
| 3/03/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison |
| 3/03/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments |
| 3/03/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Transportation |
| 3/04/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Transportation |