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FL S0724

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Community Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires new residential swimming pools to have at least two safety features (increased from one) to pass final inspection, with options including pool barriers, safety covers, exit alarms, self-closing/self-latching doors, or pool water alarms

  • Prohibits property owners from selling a parcel containing a swimming pool unless the pool meets at least two of the specified safety feature requirements

  • Changes the penalty for non-compliance from a second-degree misdemeanor (criminal) to a noncriminal violation with civil penalties

  • Requires home inspectors to include in their reports any pool safety features present when inspecting properties with swimming pools

  • Allows violators to avoid penalties by installing required safety features and attending a drowning prevention education program within 45 days of receiving a citation (named "The Kacen's Cause Act," effective October 1, 2019)

Legislative Description

Residential Swimming Pool Safety

Last Action

Died in Rules

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/25/2019
Community Affairs3/6/2019
Innovation, Industry, and Technology2/15/2019

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