This bill establishes a new section in Florida law, specifically section 383.3363, which mandates the Department of Health to create educational materials focused on drowning prevention safety measures and safe bathing practices. These materials are intended for distribution to new parents and caregivers as part of postpartum education provided by hospitals, birth centers, home birth providers, and childbirth educators. The educational content must cover the increased risk of drowning for infants and toddlers, water safety measures, and safe bathing practices. Hospitals and birth centers are required to maintain proof of compliance with these distribution requirements and make records available to the Agency for Health Care Administration upon request.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to incorporate the new educational requirements. Specifically, it adds a provision to section 383.318, requiring birth centers to provide the drowning prevention materials during postpartum care, and it modifies section 395.1053 to include these materials as part of the postpartum education that hospitals must provide to parents. The bill aims to enhance safety measures for infants and toddlers around water, thereby reducing the risk of drowning incidents. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 606 Filed: 395.1053
S 606 c1: 395.1053