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This bill amends the Swimming Facility Act to require the Department of Public Health to expand its existing rules to explicitly include design criteria for aquatic features with overhead systems or similar interactive equipment. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 13 of the Act to add language mandating that the Department's rules now cover design specifications for these types of interactive water play elements, which are likely features found in public pools, water parks, or recreational swimming areas. By including "aquatic features" and "overhead systems" in the rule-making requirements, the bill aims to ensure that these increasingly common water play installations are subject to the same safety and design standards as traditional swimming facilities. The amendment continues the Act's overall goal of protecting public health and safety in swimming environments by comprehensively addressing potential design and safety considerations for various types of water-based recreational equipment.

Health and Social Services

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=189&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104