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NY S 9829

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Relate to right of way rules for mechanically propelled vessels meeting swimmers, kayaks, canoes, row boats, paddleboards, crew racing shells or other nonmotorized boats or floatation devices

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 9829 pass?

Not yet. NY S 9829 is in committee as of 2026-04-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-07): REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION

What is NY S 9829 about?

Establishes that when mechanically propelled vessels meet swimmers, kayaks, canoes, row boats, paddleboards, crew racing shells or other nonmotorized boats or floatation devices proceeding in such direction as to involve risk of collision, the swimmer, kayak, canoe, row boat, paddleboard, crew-racing shell or other nonmotorized boat or floatation device shall have the right of way.

Who sponsors NY S 9829?

Rachel May is the primary sponsor of NY S 9829.

Description

Establishes that when mechanically propelled vessels meet swimmers, kayaks, canoes, row boats, paddleboards, crew racing shells or other nonmotorized boats or floatation devices proceeding in such direction as to involve risk of collision, the swimmer, kayak, canoe, row boat, paddleboard, crew-racing shell or other nonmotorized boat or floatation device shall have the right of way.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-07 — REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Rachel Mayprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-04-07

    REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S9829?summary=&detail=

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