Ethan's Law introduced in honor of Sarasota boy
Updated: 2:36 PM EST February 4, 2021 SARASOTA, Fla. — A Florida representative plans to introduce "Ethan's Law" in honor of a 10-year-old Sarasota boy who was killed in a boating accident last year. The 6th grader was taking part in a youth club sailing practice when he was struck and killed by an unmanned motorboat after an instructor fell overboard, according to a press release. Now, state Rep. Fiona McFarland of Sarasota is looking to pass legislation named after the boy that would require operators of motorboats under 26 feet to wear an engine safety cutoff device. The ...