Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act

Bill 118 s 5155, also known as the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to improve the safety of pools and spas in the United States. The bill is named after Virginia Graeme Baker, a young girl who tragically drowned in a pool due to a faulty drain cover.

The main purpose of this bill is to reauthorize and strengthen the requirements of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, which was originally passed in 2007. The reauthorization includes provisions to enhance the safety standards for pool and spa drain covers, as well as requirements for safety barriers and alarms to prevent drownings and entrapments.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased education and training for pool and spa operators, as well as grants to help fund safety improvements at public pools and spas. The reauthorization also aims to improve the enforcement of safety regulations and increase penalties for non-compliance. Overall, Bill 118 s 5155 seeks to ensure that pools and spas in the United States are safe for all individuals, especially children, by implementing stricter safety standards and increasing awareness of pool and spa safety measures.