An Act to Allow the Use of a Siren in a Vehicle Used by a Harbor Master or Deputy Harbor Master
Sponsored By: Daniel Ankeles (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Harbor masters can use sirens with limits
Beginning June 9, 2025, towns can let harbor masters and deputies use a siren and red flashing lights. Approval is for municipal vehicles only. The town can revoke approval at any time. The driver must complete the State Police emergency vehicle operation course. Windshield or dashboard lights must be shielded to protect vision. Lights and a siren may be used only when responding to a watercraft emergency.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Daniel Ankeles
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Denise Tepler
Democratic • Senate
Morgan Rielly
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 190
6/9/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
6/2/2025SenateThis being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/29/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-303) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-303), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
5/28/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-303).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/28/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION in concurrence
4/10/2025SenateCommittee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TRANSPORTATION.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/10/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-303), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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