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SB2179 - 104th General Assembly
DNR-BOAT REGISTRATION/SAFETY
Last Action
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 45/1-2from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 311-2
625 ILCS 45/2-2from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 312-2
625 ILCS 45/3-11from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 313-11
625 ILCS 45/4-2from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 314-2
625 ILCS 45/4-4from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 314-4
625 ILCS 45/4-11from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 314-11
625 ILCS 45/5-13from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 315-8
625 ILCS 45/5-18from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 315-13
625 ILCS 45/5-24 new
625 ILCS 45/5-25 new
625 ILCS 45/7-1from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 317-1
625 ILCS 45/7-2from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 317-2
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Boat Registration and Safety Act. Prohibits a person from falsifying information on any application to the Department of Natural Resources that is required to be provided to the Department by the Act. Provides that the navigation lights shall, at minimum, have an intensity so as to be visible at the minimum ranges as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations. Provides that it is unlawful to operate a motorboat without a whistle, horn, or other appliance capable of producing a blast of 2 seconds or more duration and having an audible distance as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations (rather than being audible for at least one-half mile). Prohibits a motorboat operator from operating a motorboat less than 26 feet in length that is equipped by the manufacturer with an engine cutoff switch if the switch is not in use while the motorboat is operating on plane or above displacement speed. Prohibits a person from operating a watercraft without first verifying that the engine cut-off switch is operational and fully functional and properly attaching the lanyard or wireless attachment to the operator's body or to the clothing or personal flotation device being worn by the operator. Provides that a power-driven vessel operating in narrow channels and proceeding downbound with a following current (rather than downstream) shall have the right-of-way over an upbound vessel, shall propose the manner and place of passage, and shall imitate the maneuvering signals as required by law. Changes the ages at which a person may operate a motorboat based on the speed of the motorboat. Prohibits certain marijuana use within certain areas of a watercraft while upon waters in the State. Requires the Department to outline the application process for passenger-for-hire licenses or rental boat licenses by administrative rule. Makes other changes.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
625 ILCS 45/5-24 new
625 ILCS 45/5-25 new
Removes language concerning the possession of medical cannabis and adult use cannabis on a watercraft.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/07/2025 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison |
| 2/07/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/07/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/25/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Transportation |
| 2/26/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison |
| 2/26/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 3/04/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation |
| 3/04/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 3/05/2025 | Senate | Do Pass as Amended Transportation; 019-000-000 |
| 3/05/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 6, 2025 |
| 3/18/2025 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 3/18/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 19, 2025 |
| 4/04/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** |
| 4/09/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading |
| 4/09/2025 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 048-007-000 |
| 4/09/2025 | House | Arrived in House |
| 4/09/2025 | House | Chief House Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly |
| 4/09/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 4/09/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 4/17/2025 | House | Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety |
| 4/23/2025 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 008-004-000 |
| 4/23/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/16/2025 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/16/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 5/22/2025 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-036-000 |
| 5/22/2025 | Senate | Passed Both Houses |
| 6/20/2025 | Senate | Sent to the Governor |
| 8/01/2025 | Senate | Governor Approved |
| 8/01/2025 | Senate | Effective Date January 1, 2026 |
| 8/01/2025 | Senate | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0137 |