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SB 604

Residential Swimming Pool Requirements

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Pizzo

Florida bill proposing residential pool safety requirement changes died in committee without advancing to full legislative consideration.

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Bill Summary · SB 604

Legislative bill overview

SB 604 proposed modifications to Florida's residential swimming pool safety and construction requirements. The bill was referred to the Regulated Industries Committee but did not advance through the legislative process, being indefinitely postponed and ultimately dying in committee.

Why is this important

Swimming pool regulations directly affect homeowner construction costs, liability exposure, and drowning prevention—a leading cause of unintentional injury death for children. Changes to these requirements can significantly impact both residential development costs and public safety outcomes across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Construction cost implications: Stricter or modified pool safety requirements could increase development expenses for homebuilders and homeowners
  • Regulatory burden vs. safety: Balancing between comprehensive safety standards and avoiding excessive compliance complexity for residential properties
  • Grandfather clause disputes: Questions about whether existing pools would need to meet new standards or be grandfathered under older requirements

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

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