New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey S601: Dylan's Law-req info be provided, approved personal flotation devices
Status: Passed one chamber, October 15, 2026
Requires information to be provided regarding levels of US Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices under certain circumstances.**
What the bill says
An Act concerning personal flotation devices, 1[designated as Dylans Law,]1 amending P.L.1962, c.73 and P.L.1987, c.453, and supplementing Title 12 of the Revised Statutes.
From the amended text, October 15, 2026:
An Act concerning personal flotation devices, 1[designated as Dylans Law,]1 amending P.L.1962, c.73 and P.L.1987, c.453, and supplementing Title 12 of the Revised Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. Section 4 of P.L.1962, c.73 (C.12:7-34.39) is amended to read as follows: 4. (a) The owner of a vessel required to be numbered in this State shall file an application with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission on forms approved by it. [ADDED: The application shall include information regarding the] 2[ [ADDED: types] ] [ADDED: levels] 2 [ADDED: of United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices, including when each ] 2[ [ADDED: type] ] [ADDED: level] 2 [ADDED: is required pursuant to applicable State and federal laws, rules, and regulations, and when the use of a particular] 2[ [ADDED: type] ] [ADDED: level] 2 [ADDED: is recommended. The applicant shall acknowledge that the applicant has read the information by signing, initialing, or checking a box on the application, or by providing written or electronic confirmation of receipt of the information. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall consult with the Superintendent of State Police and the ] [ADDED: National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, or its successor organization, regarding the information to be included …
Sponsors
- James Beach (D, 6) · primary sponsor
- Paul D. Moriarty (D, 4) · primary sponsor
- Declan J. O'Scanlon, Jr. (R, 13)
- Owen Henry (R, 12)
- Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez (D, 5)
- Angela V. McKnight (D, 31)
- Linda R. Greenstein (D, 14)
- Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. (D, 18)
- Carmen F. Amato, Jr. (R, 9)
Latest actions
- : REP/ACA 2RA
- : TRANS ATG
- : R/A REF APS
- : PS (38-0)
- : REP/SCA 2RS
- : INT 1RS REF SLP
Votes
- Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee: Reported with committee amendments (Aca) (October 15, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
- 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE - Dylan's Law-req info be provided, approved personal flotation devices (March 23, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Law and Public Safety Committee: Reported with committee amendments (Sca) (February 19, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: PUBLIC SAFETY
Common questions
- What is S601?
- S601 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Dylan's Law-req info be provided, approved personal flotation devices.
- What does S601 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning personal flotation devices, 1[designated as Dylans Law,]1 amending P.L.1962, c.73 and P.L.1987, c.453, and supplementing Title 12 of the Revised Statutes.
- What is the status of S601?
- Passed one chamber as of October 15, 2026. Latest action: REP/ACA 2RA (October 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored S601?
- James Beach (D, 6), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S601?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S601
Source: official New Jersey record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.