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NJ A3499

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Yvonne Lopez

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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."

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Housing1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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