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FL H0719

FL H0719
Residential Swimming Pool Requirements


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Introduced
12/05/2023
In Committee
12/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to residential swimming pool requirements; amending ss. 515.27 and 515.29, F.S.; requiring swimming pools located on residential real property that are transferred or sold on or after a specified date to meet certain pool safety and pool barrier requirements; requiring certain persons to report violations of the law to a local law enforcement agency; amending s. 515.31, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference and making technical changes; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida's residential swimming pool safety laws. It requires swimming pools located on residential properties that are transferred or sold on or after October 1, 2024, to meet certain pool safety and barrier requirements, regardless of when the pool was built. The bill also requires title companies, inspectors, or mortgage underwriters to report any violations of these requirements to local law enforcement. Additionally, it updates the existing law to include the new pool safety requirements when referencing penalties for not having a required safety feature. The bill aims to improve swimming pool safety and help prevent drowning incidents in residential settings.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee (on 03/08/2024)

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