Expands the requirement for children to wear personal flotation devices

Summary

The bill, called Hannah’s Law, would require any child younger than twelve to have a Coast Guard‑approved personal flotation device when on a boat on state waters or when wading or swimming in navigable public waters deeper than three feet. Violations would be a class C misdemeanor for the adult who allows the child to be without a device, except when the child is in a fully enclosed part of the vessel or under lifeguard supervision. The measure aims to improve water‑safety for minors.

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