This bill makes home pools safer when houses are sold. Starting Oct. 1, 2026, any residential pool on a property that’s sold or transferred must have at least one safety feature, like a fence, cover, door alarms, self-closing doors, or a certified pool alarm. Home inspectors must report missing safety features to local officials. Owners who don’t comply face a misdemeanor but can avoid penalties by fixing it within 45 days and taking a drowning prevention class. Goal: prevent child drownings.
