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NJ A3305
NJ A3305Requires municipalities that have public swimming pools to provide information regarding "dry drowning."
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Introduced
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
In Committee
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require the Commissioner of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health to design, produce, and distribute to each municipality in which a public pool is located, a poster warning of the dangers of dry drowning and listing all of the symptoms of dry drowning, and a one-page information pamphlet providing that information. The bill would also require the governing body of every municipality that operates a public swimming pool to post that poster in a prominent area at the pool, and to also require that a copy of the one-page information sheet be provided to municipal residents annually, either at the time they register as members of the municipal pool, or at the public swimming pool during the first two weeks that the pool is open. "Dry drowning" occurs when a person inhales water into the person's lungs but isn't affected until after the person has left the water. It is also referred to as secondary drowning. Patients can then have breathing difficulties due to airway muscle spasms. The laryngospasm reflex essentially causes asphyxiation and neurogenic pulmonary edema.
AI Summary
This bill would require the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Department of Health, to design, produce, and distribute to municipalities with public pools a poster warning of the dangers of "dry drowning" and a one-page information pamphlet on the topic. The bill also mandates that municipalities post the poster at their public pools and provide the information pamphlet to residents annually, either when they register as pool members or during the first two weeks the pool is open. "Dry drowning" refers to a condition where someone inhales water, but the symptoms don't appear until after they've left the water, potentially leading to breathing difficulties and other complications.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee (on 03/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A3305 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3500/3305_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3500/3305_I1.PDF |
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