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SB 610FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

New Safety Requirements for Residential Swimming Pools

Original title: Residential Swimming Pool Requirements

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Homeowners selling their property will be required to ensure their swimming pool meets specific safety and barrier standards before the transfer of the property can be completed.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residential property owners

Owners selling their homes must ensure their pools comply with new safety and barrier standards to complete a property transfer.

Home buyers

Buyers will receive properties that are required to meet specific state-mandated pool safety and barrier standards.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

Senate Bill 610 proposes new safety and for swimming pools on residential properties. These requirements would apply to properties sold or transferred on or after a date to be specified in the bill.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this apply to all swimming pools?
The bill applies to swimming pools located on that is being sold or transferred.
When do these requirements take effect?
The requirements apply to properties sold or transferred on or after a date that will be specified in the bill.

Why It Matters

Homeowners selling their property will be required to ensure their swimming pool meets specific safety and barrier standards before the transfer of the property can be completed.

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organizationDepartmentThe state department responsible for the drowning prevention education program.Map →
organizationFlorida LegislatureThe legislative body proposing the bill.Map →

Sources

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