A 3737 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires hospitals and birthing facilities to request new parents watch water safety video prior to discharge.

This bill requires all New Jersey hospitals and birthing facilities to show new parents (and any adult family members present at birth) a water safety video before discharge. The video covers drowning risks in bathtubs/pools, importance of swimming lessons, life jacket use, and pool safety features like anti-entrapment drains. Facilities must incorporate this viewing into standard discharge procedures. The video will be created and distributed by the state Department of Health via website or electronic means. It directly affects new parents and newborns in New Jersey hospitals.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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