H 2731
An Act relative to the availability of personal floatation devices at certain municipal and recreational programs and camps
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This bill requires certain municipal and recreational programs and camps, particularly those offering swimming programs, to provide personal floatation devices (PFDs) to participants. The goal is to enhance water safety and reduce the risk of drowning incidents. It aims to ensure that children and adults have access to necessary safety equipment when engaging in water activities. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to address this issue.
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Bud L. Williams
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Bud L. Williams
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Bill H.2731 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the availability of personal floatation devices at certain municipal and recreational programs and camps
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2731) of Bud L. Williams relative to the availability of personal floatation devices at swimming pools of certain municipal and recreational programs and camps. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Bud L. Williams Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2731
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 & A-2 |
| 7/24/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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