New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9829: 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
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9829 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel May | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION