David Abbott
HB 1062 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor (updated Mar 12, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
Bill summary
The bill mandates specific usage restrictions for wake boarding and wake surfing on public freshwater lakes and small lakes, including an established penalty for non-compliance.
Boat operators, wake sports enthusiasts, rental boat businesses, lakefront property owners, and swimmers or other recreational water users.
Operators must adhere to distance and speed restrictions when engaging in wake activities; operators face penalties for violations.
Potential costs for signage installation, public information campaigns, and increased enforcement activity by the DNR or local authorities.
The bill was signed by the governor on March 12, 2026.
Improved public safety for non-motorized water users, environmental protection of shorelines, and clearer legal standards for conflict resolution.
Enforcement difficulty in rural or large areas and potential economic impact on recreational businesses.
Exact definitions of 'small lake' parameters and the stringency of enforcement across different counties are not specified.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Positive outlook
Mixed / Neutral
Mixed / Neutral
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Positive outlook
Positive outlook
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OpenStates
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Low
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Analysis basis
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