The bill titled "Lucy's Law" aims to improve boating safety regulations in Florida by amending various sections of the Florida Statutes. Key provisions include a revised definition of "livery vessel," the introduction of penalties for vessel collisions and accidents based on injury severity, and a new section that prohibits providing false information in boating reports, which is classified as a misdemeanor. The bill also mandates minimum prison terms for those convicted of boating under the influence manslaughter and requires the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to implement rules for online boating safety education courses. Additionally, it updates the definition of "unborn child" and revises penalties for reckless vessel operation, directing fines from certain infractions to the Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund.

Furthermore, the bill introduces significant changes to Florida's criminal statutes, particularly regarding the classification and penalties for various offenses. It includes new provisions for vessel BUI manslaughter and modifies penalties for crimes related to human trafficking, sexual offenses, and drug trafficking, with a focus on enhancing penalties for repeat offenders and crimes against vulnerable populations. Notably, the bill inserts new legal language regarding vessel accidents and BUI offenses while deleting previous, less specific references. Overall, the legislation seeks to strengthen public safety by ensuring that serious offenses are met with appropriate legal repercussions, thereby promoting accountability within the community.

Statutes affected:
H 289 Filed: 327.02, 327.30, 327.33, 327.353, 327.395, 327.54, 782.072
H 289 c1: 327.02, 327.30, 327.395, 327.54, 782.072
H 289 c2: 327.02, 327.30, 327.33, 327.395, 327.54, 327.731, 327.73, 782.072
H 289 c3: 327.02, 327.30, 327.33, 327.35, 327.395, 327.54, 327.731, 327.73, 782.072
H 289 e1: 327.02, 327.30, 327.33, 327.35, 327.395, 327.54, 327.731, 327.73, 782.072
H 289 er: 327.02, 327.30, 327.33, 327.35, 327.395, 327.54, 327.731, 327.73, 782.072