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SB 2409

ABOVE-GROUND POOL STANDARDS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Ram Villivalam

Illinois SB 2409 mandates safety and construction standards for above-ground pools to reduce drowning risks and injuries among users.

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Bill Summary · SB 2409

Legislative bill overview

SB 2409 establishes new safety and construction standards for above-ground swimming pools in Illinois. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ram Villivalam, sets requirements for pool design, installation, maintenance, and safety features to reduce injury and drowning risks.

Why is this important

Above-ground pools represent a significant portion of residential pools in Illinois, and standardized safety requirements can reduce preventable drowning deaths and injuries, particularly among children. Clear state standards also provide manufacturers, installers, and pool owners with consistent guidelines rather than a patchwork of local regulations.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost burden on homeowners: New safety standards and required features may increase purchase and installation costs, potentially pricing some families out of pool ownership or forcing compliance expenditures on existing pools
  • Scope and enforceability: Questions about how standards will be enforced, which entities bear responsibility for compliance, and whether retrofitting existing pools is mandatory or voluntary
  • Regulatory overreach concerns: Opposition from pool industry stakeholders and libertarian-leaning lawmakers who view this as unnecessary government regulation of private residential property

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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