Pennsylvania SB476: An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to boats and boating, further providing for boating education.

What the bill says

Amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to boats and boating, further providing for boating education.

From the introduced text, March 19, 2025:

Amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to boats and boating, further providing for boating education. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 5103(c)(4) and (e)(3), (4), (5), (6) and (7) of Title 30 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended to read: § 5103. Boating education. * * * (c) Exemptions.--The following persons are exempt from the requirements of this section: * * * (4) A person who operates a motorboat powered by [an electric motor or by an internal combustion] a motor of 25 horsepower or less that is not a personal watercraft. * * * (e) Commission duties.--The commission shall: * * * (3) Coordinate a Statewide program of boating safety instruction and certification [at such times and locations to make courses convenient for residents of various counties and to maximize attendance]. (4) Issue a certificate of boating safety education to a person who pays the fee under section 5104 (relating to fees) and: (i) passes a commission-approved course in boating safety education; [and] or (ii) [pays the fee set forth in section 5104 (relating to fees)] requests a replacement or duplicate certificate. [(5) Provide boating safety education materials to persons who plan to take the boating safety course. (6) Replace a lost …

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Sponsors

• Lindsey Williams (D, 38) · primary sponsor
• Carolyn Comitta (D, 19)
• Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24)
• Wayne Fontana (D, 42)
• Katie Muth (D, 44)
• Martin Flynn (D, 22)
• James Malone (D, 36)

Latest actions

1. October 21, 2026: Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, Oct. 21, 2026
2. October 21, 2026: In the House
3. October 20, 2026: (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Oct. 20, 2026
4. October 20, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 20, 2026 (48-2)
5. September 29, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Sept. 29, 2026
6. June 26, 2025: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 26, 2025
7. June 26, 2025: Second consideration, June 26, 2025
8. June 24, 2025: First consideration, June 24, 2025
9. June 24, 2025: Reported as committed, June 24, 2025
10. March 19, 2025: Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, March 19, 2025

Votes

• Senate Floor: SB476, RC 566 (October 20, 2026): 48 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Senate Appropriations: Re-Reported as Committed (September 29, 2026): 22 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Game & Fisheries: Reported as Committed (June 24, 2025): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB476?

SB476 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to boats and boating, further providing for boating education.

What does SB476 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to boats and boating, further providing for boating education.

What is the status of SB476?

Passed one chamber as of October 21, 2026. Latest action: Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, Oct. 21, 2026 (October 21, 2026).

Who sponsored SB476?

Lindsey Williams (D, 38), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB476?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb476