Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: To Executive 1 D cosponsors

SB2972      — BOATS-INSURANCE REQUIRED

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0651

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 27, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 66% · moderate confidence

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

Mandates liability insurance for motorboats over 50 horsepower and personal watercraft.

This bill requires owners of certain motorboats and personal watercraft to have liability insurance. It specifies coverage requirements and mandates that proof of insurance be carried on board while operating the vessel.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families operating larger boats or personal watercraft will need to secure liability insurance before using their vessels.
  • Consumers: Consumers purchasing or operating motorboats over 50 horsepower must ensure compliance with new insurance requirements.

Summary

Amends the Boat Registration and Safety Act. Provides that it is unlawful for the owner of a motorboat of more than 50 horsepower or a personal watercraft to operate or allow the operation of the motorboat or personal watercraft unless it is covered by a liability insurance policy with at least $50,000 of liability coverage per occurrence. Requires every owner or operator of a motorboat of more than 50 horsepower or a personal watercraft to carry within the motorboat or personal watercraft evidence of insurance. Provides penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to adopt rules as necessary to implement the provision.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0651

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2027

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 080-022-003

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  8. Second Reading - Short Debate

  9. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  10. Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 010-000-000

  11. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026

  12. Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

  13. Referred to Rules Committee

  14. First Reading

  15. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  16. Arrived in House

  17. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  18. Third Reading - Passed; 049-006-000

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2026

  20. Second Reading

  21. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026

  23. Do Pass as Amended Transportation; 016-001-001

  24. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted

  25. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  26. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Transportation

  27. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Transportation

  28. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Transportation

  29. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  30. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  31. Postponed - Transportation

  32. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  33. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  34. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation

  35. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  36. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  37. Assigned to Transportation

  38. Referred to Assignments

  39. First Reading

  40. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on · 27 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Anthony DeLuca

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 80 Yea · 22 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 63007
Republican 92108
Unaffiliated 7101
Total 7922016
% of votes cast 68%19%0%14%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Jacobs — Nay
Johnson — Yea
Jones — Yea
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Not Voting
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Not Voting
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Not Voting
Hoan Huynh Democrat Not Voting
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Not Voting
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Not Voting
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Not Voting
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Nay
Amy Elik Republican Nay
Amy L. Grant Republican Nay
Blaine Wilhour Republican Nay
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Nay
Charles Meier Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Not Voting
Dave Severin Republican Nay
David Friess Republican Nay
Dennis Tipsword Republican Not Voting
Jackie Haas Republican Not Voting
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Nay
Jeff Keicher Republican Not Voting
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
John M. Cabello Republican Nay
Kevin Schmidt Republican Nay
Kyle Moore Republican Nay
Martin McLaughlin Republican Nay
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Not Voting
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Nay
Regan Deering Republican Nay
Ryan Spain Republican Not Voting
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Nay
Tony M. McCombie Republican Nay
Travis Weaver Republican Nay
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Not Voting

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Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7000
Republican 3001
Total 10001
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Not Voting
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Third Reading

Passed 49 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 13600
Democrat 30004
Unaffiliated 5000
Total 48604
% of votes cast 83%10%0%7%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Not Voting
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Not Voting
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Not Voting
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Chris Balkema Republican Nay
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Nay
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Transportation

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 6000
Total 19000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (19)
Member Party Vote
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Suzy Glowiak Hilton Democrat Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety finance transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2972      do?
Amends the Boat Registration and Safety Act. Provides that it is unlawful for the owner of a motorboat of more than 50 horsepower or a personal watercraft to operate or allow the operation of the motorboat or personal watercraft unless it is covered by a liability insurance policy with at least $50,000 of liability coverage per occurrence. Requires every owner or operator of a motorboat of more than 50 horsepower or a personal watercraft to carry within the motorboat or personal watercraft evidence of insurance. Provides penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to adopt rules as necessary to implement the provision.
Who sponsors SB2972     ?
SB2972      is sponsored by Anthony DeLuca and Julie A. Morrison (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2972     ?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 27, 2026. It awaits signature.
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