The bill establishes a new section, 509.243, in the Florida Statutes, which mandates that applicants or licensees seeking to obtain or renew a vacation rental license must install at least one pool safety feature if the property includes a swimming pool. This requirement aims to enhance safety measures for vacation rentals that have pools. Additionally, the bill grants the Department of Business and Professional Regulation the authority to suspend or revoke licenses and impose fines on licensees who fail to comply with the pool safety feature requirement.

Furthermore, the bill allows the department to adopt rules necessary for the implementation of this new section. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2026. Overall, the bill seeks to improve safety standards for vacation rentals in Florida, particularly those with swimming pools, by enforcing compliance with pool safety regulations.