HB467 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

Independent

Co-Sponsors

Chad FincherJim Barton

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Boating, operators of certain recreational boats required to travel at idle speed when within certain distance of shoreline, boathouse, or pier in certain waterway areas of state, exceptions

Summary

HB467 would require large recreational boats to idle within 100 yards of shorelines and related structures on specific inland waterways north of the Gulf Coast, with certain exceptions.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, recreational boats 28 feet or longer would have to slow to idle speed whenever they are within 100 yards of a shoreline, boathouse, or pier on designated inland waterways. The rule applies to areas within 100 miles north of the Gulf Coast shoreline (excluding the Tenn-Tom and Intercoastal Waterways) and to parts of the Alabama River within three miles of Montgomery; commercial boats are not covered. The law would take effect immediately after passage and the Governor signs off.

Who It Affects

• Operators of recreational boats 28 feet and longer that operate on the specified inland waterways and Alabama River near Montgomery.
• Owners/operators of these large recreational boats in the geographic areas described (within 100 miles north of the Gulf Coast shoreline, excluding certain waterways).

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): Applies to operation of certain recreational boats on inland waterways and the Alabama River within the described areas.
• Section 1(b): Excludes commercial boats and vessels from the requirement.
• Section 2: Requires recreational boats over 28 feet to reduce speed to idle when within 100 yards of any shoreline, boathouse, or pier.
• Section 3: Takes effect immediately after passage and Governor’s approval (or becoming law otherwise).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Boats and Boating