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NJ A3499
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Yvonne Lopez
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AI Summary
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Adds "apartment complex" as a new category of "specially exempt facility" under New Jersey swimming pool safety law, exempting such pools from mandatory lifeguard and first aid personnel requirements when pool use is restricted to tenants and their invited guests
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Defines "apartment complex" as one or more apartment buildings on the same premises owned by a person or entity receiving monthly rental payments from tenants
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Requires apartment complex pools without lifeguards to post a sign at least 3 feet by 4 feet at the pool entrance stating: "No lifeguard on duty. Persons under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No swimming alone."
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Takes effect 180 days after enactment, with the Commissioner of Health authorized to adopt implementing regulations
Legislative Description
Concerns safety measures at apartment complex swimming pools.
Housing
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
1/13/2026