Requires water breaks for certain sports events occurring on artificial turf fields.
This bill (A5519) requires schools, colleges, municipalities, and recreational organizations to provide scheduled water breaks during sports events on artificial turf fields based on local temperature. Specifically, breaks must occur every 30 minutes at 80°F, every 20 minutes at 85°F, every 15 minutes at 90°F, and every 10 minutes at 95°F or higher. Events must be suspended at 100°F or higher unless moved indoors to a temperature-controlled environment. Violations incur a written warning for first offenses and a $100 civil penalty for subsequent violations, enforced by the Department of Health.
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Introduced Apr 10, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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