The "Kareem Angel Green Autism Drowning Prevention Act" seeks to improve swimming safety for children by imposing specific requirements on organizations supervising children at public bathing places and swimming pools. The bill prohibits these organizations from allowing children access to water without documentation from parents or guardians regarding the child's swimming abilities. It mandates the provision of personal flotation devices for children who cannot swim or are at risk of injury, and outlines the proper fitting of these devices. Additionally, organizations can deny access to children if the required information is not provided and may loan flotation devices for use.

The legislation also revises existing laws by renaming Chapter 515 to the "Swimming Pool and Public Water Safety Act" and introducing a new part focused on open water safety. It requires certain counties and municipalities to implement pilot programs for drowning prevention stations in high-risk areas, with a deadline of October 1, 2025, for installation. These stations must include life-saving equipment and be placed every 1,000 feet along shorelines. The bill encourages local businesses to sponsor these stations in exchange for advertising, and it mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to report on the pilot program's results. Furthermore, it requires parents of children with autism to provide water safety and swimming certification information to their child's public school annually, starting in the 2025-2026 school year.

Statutes affected:
H 413 Filed: 515.21, 515.23, 515.25, 515.31, 515.33, 515.35, 515.37, 1003.225