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IN HB1428
Bill
Status
1/8/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hunter Smith
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AI Summary
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Senior neighborhoods (age 55+ communities) may operate pools without lifeguards if the pool is no deeper than 6 feet and has no diving board, diving well, or water slide
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Lifeguards are required during designated visiting hours when minors under 18 are permitted to use the pool; minors may not use the pool outside these hours
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Senior neighborhoods must post signage at pool entrances stating "No lifeguard on duty-swim at your own risk" and indicating whether children under 18 are allowed during visiting hours or prohibited entirely
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Indiana Department of Health may assess fines of $1,000 per violation and must amend 410 IAC 6-2.1 to conform with the act
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Effective upon passage; declared an emergency measure
Legislative Description
Swimming pools in senior neighborhoods.
Last Action
Representative Shonkwiler added as coauthor
1/14/2026