Bill > S0606

This bill requires the Florida Department of Health to create educational materials on drowning prevention safety measures and safe bathing practices, which will be given to new parents and caregivers. These materials must cover the increased risk of drowning for infants and toddlers, emphasize constant supervision around water, and discuss the benefits of swimming lessons and water safety programs, as well as home safety hazards and safe bathing practices. Hospitals, birth centers, and home birth providers offering maternity, prenatal, and newborn services must provide these materials as part of their postpartum education and care. Additionally, childbirth educators are also required to distribute this information to parents or caregivers attending their classes. The bill also amends existing laws to ensure that birth centers and hospitals providing birthing services include this drowning prevention education as part of their required postpartum care and instruction for new parents.

Budget and Finance

Fiscal Policy (Senate), Health Policy (Senate)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/606