The proposed bill, titled the "Multihousing Water Safety Act," mandates that multifamily residential properties, including apartment complexes, condominiums, and townhouses with public or private swimming pools, must install and maintain door alarms on doors leading to these water areas starting January 1, 2026. The bill defines key terms such as "door alarm" and outlines the responsibilities of property owners or managers to ensure these alarms are operational and compliant with the Florida Building Code. Additionally, it requires annual inspections of the door alarms as part of the property's building inspection, with documentation of these inspections to be maintained for at least five years.

The enforcement of this act falls under the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, which is authorized to take various enforcement actions, including issuing fines for noncompliance. Property owners who fail to adhere to the requirements may face administrative fines of up to $50 per day. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.