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FL S1614

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Sobel

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all new public playgrounds to comply with ASTM International standards (F1292, F1487, F1918, F2049) and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines, effective July 1, 2015.

  • Mandates existing playgrounds undergo initial safety inspection by a certified playground safety inspector no later than July 1, 2016, and be re-inspected every 5 years thereafter.

  • Requires all playgrounds built before July 1, 2015 to meet safety standards by July 1, 2020; equipment additions or replacements must comply with standards immediately upon implementation on July 1, 2015.

  • Authorizes counties and municipalities to require building permits and charge fees for new playground construction or major modifications by public playground owners.

  • Prohibits state funding for playground construction, operation, maintenance, or supervision unless the playground meets the specified safety standards.

Legislative Description

Playground Safety

Last Action

Died in Education

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Education3/5/2014

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