2005 House Bill 4778

House Roll Call 655: Passed

To establish that an owner of a nonmotorized rental watercraft (such as a canoe livery) is not liable for injuries sustained by renters or users of the craft that arise from the risk inherent in the watercraft’s use or operation, including waves, weather, collision avoidance maneuvers, failure of the renter or user’s own equipment, failure to wear a life preserver, having too many persons on board, or other actions of the renter or user of the boat.

68 Yeas / 36 Nays
Republican (55 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Democrat (13 Yeas / 36 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (6)