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This bill enhances residential swimming pool safety requirements by mandating that all swimming pools located on residential properties transferred or sold on or after October 1, 2026, must meet specific safety standards. These standards include having at least one pool safety feature, such as an enclosure that meets barrier requirements, an approved safety pool cover, exit alarms, self-closing doors, or a swimming pool alarm that meets specific certification standards. Sellers will be required to disclose whether their pool meets these safety requirements before transferring or selling the property. The bill specifies detailed barrier requirements, including a minimum height of 4 feet, no gaps or openings that a child could penetrate, and proper placement away from the water's edge. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in a second-degree misdemeanor, though individuals have 45 days to rectify violations and attend a drowning prevention education program. The bill also allows local governments to impose additional reporting requirements beyond the state mandates. These provisions aim to reduce the risk of accidental drownings, particularly for young children and medically frail elderly individuals, by ensuring residential swimming pools have adequate safety features.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/610