09 May 2025

Anti-Anchoring Bill Passes Florida Legislature

A bill (HB 481) that further restricts anchoring in Florida has passed the House and Senate and will soon be sent to the Governor. We are mounting a campaign to urge Governor DeSantis to veto this bill. Please join us for this important episode that explains the bill, why we oppose it, and how we will campaign for a veto.

Episode Notes

Learn more at about HB 481, why it's bad for boating, and how to get involved in our veto campaign:
Website: https://boatersrightscoalition.org/veto

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoatersRightsCoalition

The actual bill: https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/481/BillText/er/PDF

Steps you can take now:

Help us fund the effort: https://www.greatloop.com/product-page/advocacy-fund-contribution

Call Governonr DeSantis's office and urge him to veto HB 481: (850) 488-7146

Email the Governor using this site: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/vetohb481?&source=direct_link

Send a letter to the Governor: Compose a letter and mail it to this address. See the website above for talking points.

Rosanna Catalano/VETO
Arrow Group
215 S. Monroe Street,
Suite 601
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Record a video asking the Governor to veto HB 481 and telling how much money you spend boating in Florida. Email videos to [email protected]

Questions?  Contact us at [email protected] or call us at 843.879.5030.

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