Local lawmakers are reacting to the new Boater Freedom Act, which was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday.

Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1388, also known as the Boater Freedom Act, into law. This bill allows Florida boaters to be free from undue government interference in their enjoyment of ...

The Boater Freedom Act (Senate Bill 1388), signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis introduces changes to Florida's boating ...

Starting in July, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will no longer be allowed to randomly board your boat ...

Changes to Florida's boating laws are on the horizon. Why it matters: The Sunshine State is home to the most boats in the ...

Senate Bill 1388, also known as the Boater Freedom Act, was signed by DeSantis on Monday.

Supporters say the new law will help decongest Florida’s waterways. Opponents argue it’ll create an inconsistent patchwork of ...

During a press briefing on May 19, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis scolds law enforcement for stopping boaters to conduct surprise boat inspections and signs the Boater Freedom Act, which aims to prevent ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 13 new bills into law as the latest state Legislative session approaches its end.

Under a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, boaters may no longer be pulled over and boarded for safety inspections. Here's ...

It goes into effect on July 1. State law enforcement won't be able to solely use safety inspections to justify stopping and ...

Starting July 1, officers will no longer be allowed to conduct random "safety compliance" stops unless they have probable ...