AB 1571
Product safety: recreational water safety: wearable personal flotation devices: infants and children.
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Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
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Bill overview
This bill updates California law regarding the safety of wearable personal flotation devices for infants and children. Specifically, it changes the definition of a ‘wearable personal flotation device’ to replace the term ‘puddle jumper’ with ‘swim vest.’ This aims to clarify the types of devices covered by the existing regulations designed to protect young swimmers in recreational water settings. The bill focuses on ensuring consistent and accurate labeling and regulation of these essential safety products.
Key provisions
- Replaces ‘puddle jumper’ with ‘swim vest’ in the definition of ‘wearable personal flotation device.’
- Applies to lifejackets, swim vests, water wings, and other flotation devices.
- Covers devices designed for infants and children.
- Addresses product safety regulations within California.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of personal flotation devices
- Retailers selling personal flotation devices
- Parents and caregivers of infants and children
- California residents using recreational water
Notable changes
- Clarifies the terminology used to describe specific types of flotation devices.
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Bill Start
Assembly Bill No. 1571
CHAPTER 31
An act to amend Section 116023 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to product safety.
[ Approved by Governor June 29, 2026. Filed with Secretary of State June 29, 2026. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1571, Michelle Rodriguez. Product safety: recreational water safety: wearable personal flotation devices: infants and children.
Existing law prohibits a person or entity from manufacturing, selling, delivering, distributing, holding, or offering for sale in commerce in this state a wearable personal flotation device that is not approved by the United States Coast Guard. Existing law defines for these purposes a “wearable personal flotation device” as a lifejacket, puddle jumper, water wings, or other flotation device designed to be worn or attached to the body of an infant or child.
This bill would replace “puddle jumper” with “swim vest” in the definition of “wearable personal flotation device.”
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Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 116023 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:
116023.
For purposes of this article, “wearable personal flotation device” means a lifejacket, swim vest, water wings, or other flotation device designed to be worn or attached to the body of an infant or child.