Bill Summary

SB 1042 Public Waters (2026 Session)
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Sponsors
by Rodriguez
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Summary
Public Waters; Prohibiting local governments and special districts from applying for a permit to establish or maintain a public mooring field under certain circumstances; requiring, rather than authorizing, the Department of Health to adopt and enforce certain rules; requiring counties, municipalities, special districts, and, if applicable, the state to close certain beach waters and public bathing places, etc. Effective Date: Upon becoming a law
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committees of reference
» S Health Policy
   S Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
   S Rules
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Actions
12/30/25
SENATE
Filed
01/07/26
SENATE
Referred to Health Policy; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Rules
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bill text & filed amendments
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Filed on 12/30/25
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Statute Citations
373.118
514.023
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