Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida Boater Freedom Initiative into law, banning FWC from stopping boats without probable cause.

The new law 'repeal(s) the … (FWC)’s authority to conduct random vessel safety inspections' without probable cause.

(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that would prevent boaters from being subjected to constant inspections by state and local maritime law enforcement agencies.

A new law is changing the way Florida law enforcement interacts with boaters, just in time for one of the busiest weekends on ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.—Today, 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 ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis' boater initiative aims to make Florida water ways safer "In my opinion, there is a lot of boneheads out there," said Mike Gannon. "Anything that would make boating safer, I tend ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants the Legislature to pass his Boater Freedom Initiative. DeSantis needs a legislator to fill a bill. It would ban FWC from making random stops for vessel safety checks.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference Monday morning in Panama City to discuss his signing of Senate Bill 1388, the Boater Freedom Act.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced his support for the Boater Freedom Act at a press conference in Panama City Beach on Monday. By J.T. Lynch Published : Apr. 7, 2025 at 6:34 PM CDT ...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Boater Freedom Act on Monday. The legislation means law enforcement cannot pull over and board a boat without suspicion. DeSantis said the legislation will ...