DeSantis signs ‘boater freedom’ bill into law

Steve Wilson  The Center Square Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill on Monday, May 19, that would prevent boaters from being subjected to constant inspections by state and local maritime law enforcement agencies. Senate Bill 1388, known as the "Boater Freedom Act,"  is sponsored by Panama City Republican Sen. Jay Trumbull. He said that one of the reasons he wanted to pass the legislation was one of his neighbors being boarded three times in one boating trips. "You know, with the signing of this bill, Senate Bill 1388, the Boater Freedom Act, we're reaffirming that the principles of freedom and limited government do not stop at the shoreline," Trumbull said. "At its