On May 2, 2025, the Florida Legislature passed Lucy's Law, a vital legislation enhancing penalties for serious boat crash injuries. Named after 17-year-old Luciana 'Lucy' Fernandez, who tragically died in a boat crash in 2022, the bill received overwhelming bipartisan support, passing 31-0 in the Senate and 93-1 in the House. The law aims to deter reckless boating behaviors and improve accountability during crash investigations, reflecting a commitment to safeguarding lives on Florida's waterways. Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill into law, marking a significant policy change in boating safety legislation.
"We started our 60 days in the presence of Lucy, and end our 60 days in the presence of Lucy," said House Speaker Danny Perez, a Miami Republican.
"This is actually going to save lives," said one of the bill's sponsor, Rep. Vicki Lopez, a Miami-Dade Republican. "We are going to deter people from acting recklessly on the water."
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