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PA HB635

PA HB635
Providing for lifeguards.


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Introduced
02/20/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of December 21, 1989 (P.L.672, No.87), entitled "An act providing for the regulation of health club contracts; and providing for further duties of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, the Attorney General and district attorneys," providing for lifeguards.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Health Club Act to require health clubs with swimming pools to maintain certified lifeguards during pool operating hours. Specifically, for any swimming pool with a water surface area of 1,500 square feet or larger, the health club must have at least one certified lifeguard on duty while the pool is open to members and guests. A "certified lifeguard" is defined as an individual holding a current lifeguard certification from an authority recognized by the Department of Health. The purpose of this legislation appears to be enhancing water safety at health club swimming facilities by ensuring professional, trained supervision is present when members are using the pool. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, giving health clubs time to adjust their staffing and meet the new requirements.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Tourism, Recreation And Economic Development (h) Hearing (10:00:00 3/19/2025 Room 523 Irvis Office) (on 03/19/2025)

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