Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S602: Watercraft Restrictions Based on Energy Source
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Providing an exception to the prohibition on state agencies, governmental authorities, and local governments restricting the use or sale of watercraft based on the energy source used to power the watercraft if such watercraft is used on certain bodies of water, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to watercraft restrictions based on energy source; amending s. 327.75, F.S.; providing an exception to the prohibition on state agencies, governmental authorities, and local governments restricting the use or sale of watercraft based on the energy source used to power the watercraft if such watercraft is used on certain bodies of water; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, November 19, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to watercraft restrictions based on energy source; amending s. 327.75, F.S.; providing an exception to the prohibition on state agencies, governmental authorities, and local governments restricting the use or sale of watercraft based on the energy source used to power the watercraft if such watercraft is used on certain bodies of water; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1.âSubsection (3) of section 327.75, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 327.75âWatercraft Energy Source Freedom Act.â (3)âPROHIBITION ON RESTRICTIONS BASED ON ENERGY SOURCE.â (a)âNotwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a state agency, municipality, governmental entity, or county may not restrict the use or sale of a watercraft based on the energy source used to power the watercraft, including an energy source used for propulsion or used for powering other functions of the watercraft. (b)âParagraph (a) does not apply to the use or sale of a watercraft on any lake, reservoir, or drainage pond, or a detention or retention pond, which is necessary for the preservation or protection of such waters from contamination. Section 2.âThis act shall take effect July 1, 2026.
Sponsors
- Bernard, Mack (D, SD-024) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Environment and Natural Resources
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Environment and Natural Resources; Community Affairs; Rules
- : Filed
Subjects: Community Affairs, Rules, Environment and Natural Resources
Common questions
- What is S602?
- S602 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Watercraft Restrictions Based on Energy Source.
- What does S602 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to watercraft restrictions based on energy source; amending s. 327.75, F.S.; providing an exception to the prohibition on state agencies, governmental authorities, and local governments restricting the use or sale of watercraft based on the energy source used to power the watercraft if such watercraft is used on certain bodies of water; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of S602?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Environment and Natural Resources (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S602?
- Bernard, Mack (D, SD-024).
- Where is the official record for S602?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/602
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