Bill > S0428

This bill aims to enhance drowning prevention efforts in Florida by modifying the Swimming Lesson Voucher Program to include children up to age 7, expanding its purpose to actively prevent drownings, and requiring the Department of Health to create educational materials on drowning prevention and safe bathing practices. These materials will be distributed to new parents and caregivers by hospitals, birth centers, home birth providers, and childbirth educators as part of their standard postpartum and childbirth education, covering topics like the risks of drowning for young children, essential water safety measures including constant supervision and swimming lessons, and safe bathing practices. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws regarding postpartum care for birth center clients and postpartum education provided by hospitals to ensure these new educational requirements are integrated.

Budget and Finance

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/428