This bill amends Florida Statutes to enhance safety requirements for residential swimming pools during property transfers or sales. Specifically, it mandates that all residential swimming pools sold or transferred on or after October 1, 2026, must be equipped with at least one safety feature, such as a pool barrier, safety cover, exit alarms, or pool alarms. Sellers are required to disclose whether the pool meets these safety requirements prior to the sale. Additionally, the bill establishes that pool barriers must comply with specific criteria, including height and structural integrity, to prevent young children from accessing the pool area.

The bill also introduces penalties for non-compliance, classifying the failure to equip a pool with the required safety features as a misdemeanor, with provisions for waiving penalties if compliance is achieved within 45 days. Furthermore, it allows local governments to impose additional reporting requirements beyond those specified in the bill. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 610 Filed: 515.27, 515.31