Requires hospitals and birthing facilities to request new parents watch water safety video prior to discharge.
S 2851 requires New Jersey hospitals and birthing facilities to show new parents (and other 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 drain covers. This applies to all licensed facilities providing birth and newborn care, with the Department of Health creating and distributing the video via website or electronic means. The bill mandates this as part of standard discharge procedures, aiming to educate families on preventing water-related injuries.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Angela McKnight
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