To amend title 46, United States Code, to prohibit causing the beam of a laser pointer to strike a vessel operating on the navigable waters of the United States, and for other purposes.
Boater Protection from Laser Pointers Act
This bill prohibits causing the beam of a laser pointer to strike a vessel operating on the waters of the United States unless it involves the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security acting in an official capacity for the purpose of research, development, operations, testing, or training.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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