Drowning Prevention

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Sponsors: 5
Votes: Apr 22
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Description

Revising the purpose of the Swimming Lesson Voucher Program; revising the age requirements for children receiving a voucher through the program; requiring the Department of Health to develop educational materials on drowning prevention safety measures and safe bathing practices for specified purposes; requiring hospitals, birth centers, and home birth providers to provide the educational materials to new parents and caregivers as part of their postpartum education and care, etc.

Subjects

Community AffairsAppropriations Committee on Health and Human ServicesFiscal PolicyRulesHealth PolicyGovernmental Oversight and Accountability

Progress

IntroducedNov 7, 2025
Sent to committeeDec 1, 2025
PassedFeb 25, 2026
Passed the first chamberMar 5, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 17, 2026
Became lawApr 21, 2026

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