PLAY Act

The PLAY Act establishes a federal task force led by the Health and Human Services and Interior Departments to coordinate efforts improving access to safe, community-based play spaces for children under 18. The task force will identify barriers to playground access, develop recommendations for agencies to collaborate on child wellness infrastructure (like playgrounds and outdoor learning areas), and report findings to Congress within one year. It does not fund new playgrounds but focuses on interagency coordination and evidence-based strategies to promote physical activity and health through existing public lands and community spaces. This bill directly affects federal agencies with jurisdiction over public lands, parks, and community health programs.