The bill amends the Swimming Lesson Voucher Program to enhance water safety and prevent drownings by offering vouchers for swimming lessons to families with children aged between 1 and 7 years, increasing the age limit from 4 years. Additionally, it establishes a new section requiring the Department of Health to create educational materials focused on drowning prevention safety measures and safe bathing practices. These materials are to be provided to new parents and caregivers by hospitals, birth centers, and childbirth educators as part of postpartum education.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that hospitals and birth centers include the newly developed educational materials in their postpartum care, ensuring that parents receive vital information on drowning risks and safety measures. It also updates existing statutes to reflect these changes, including the requirement for postpartum education to encompass drowning prevention information. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 428 e1: 395.1053
S 428 er: 395.1053