12-year-old boy's tragic death inspires New York boating safety bill

A law designed to protect young children taking boating lessons that is already in effect in Suffolk County may be enacted across New York, thanks to a bill introduced Friday. 

Ryan's Law requires a propeller guard on boats used to instruct children, and it comes after the tragic death of 12-year old Ryan Weiss in July of 2017 following an instructional lesson at the Centerport Yacht Club. 

Senator Jim Gaughran joined the Weiss family their calls for immediate passage of the statewide bill designed to prevent future tragedies. 

The family is determined to make sure his death wasn't in vain, and they're lauding the next step forward. 
 

To view the full story, click here: