What does Preamble of State Boating Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'A BILL To allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering,' aims to permit states to require payment of boating-related fees as a condition for issuing vessel numbers. The bill allows states to collect these fees alongside other vessel numbering fees.

What does SHORT TITLE. of State Boating Act do?

This bill is formally titled the State Boating Act.

What does COLLECTION OF STATE FEES RELATED TO BOATING. of State Boating Act do?

This section amends Section 12307 of Title 46, United States Code, concerning the collection of state fees related to boating. The amendment adds a provision allowing states to require the payment of fees related to boating, including fees for search and rescue, boating safety, and addressing aquatic invasive species. States issuing authorities may collect these fees alongside other established fees. Fees collected under this section must be used to fund activities related to recreational boating, boater safety, boater access, waterway use, and aquatic invasive species mitigation.

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State Boating Act

Last updated: 3/4/2026 · Introduced: 3/4/2026

Author: Mike Crapo (R-ID)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows states to require payment of boating-related fees, such as those for search and rescue or invasive species mitigation, as a condition for issuing vessel numbers.
States can collect these boating fees alongside other vessel numbering fees.
Fees collected under this act must be used to fund recreational boating safety, boater access, waterway use, and aquatic invasive species mitigation programs.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8550(In Committee)Official page

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