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H 887: WATER SKIING – Amends existing law to provide an exception for water skiing.

STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEEEnacted

H 887 status: Enacted — Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 290 Effective: 04/02/2026 (updated Apr 2, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 10/100

Bill summary

Official

WATER SKIING – Amends existing law to provide an exception for water skiing.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No material impact on natural resources identified.

Risks

  • No material impact on natural resources identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Minor potential benefit for recreational boating businesses.

Risks

  • No material fiscal impact identified.

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Clarifies regulations for recreational water sports enthusiasts.

Risks

  • Potential safety considerations depend on the specific nature of the exception.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Users should consult the specific Chapter 290 Session Law text to understand the exact regulatory change for water skiing compliance.

Limitation

Analysis based solely on abstract; exact scope of the exception is not detailed.

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Where it stands

Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 290 Effective: 04/02/2026

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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