Legislation & Policies
Legislation
California
Alex’s Law (SB 722) = When children are engaging in or around a school swimming pool, an adult certified in CPR is required.
Every child under 13 years of age on a moving recreational vessel of any length must wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket in serviceable condition and of a type and size appropriate for the conditions and the activity.
SB 855 Childhood Data Collection Pilot Program
Code Swimming Pool Safety Act
Virginia Graeme Pool Safety Act drains in swimming pools and hot tubs have safety coverings to keep people safe from the power of suction.
Florida
The Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act
Pool Fencing and other laws around the U.S. By State
Consumer Product Safety Commission — Pool Safely
California 3 Links Pool Safety Act Legislature Swimming Pools
Florida 2 links Building Codes Florida Statutes
Georgia
Kentucky & Boone City & Louisville
Montana
New Jersey
New Mexico
South Dakota
Tennessee & Knoxville & Rutherford
Utah
Policies
American Academy of Pediatrics Prevention of Drowning
U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan
Membership
Public Information Updates
Summary Document
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