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AB 1571: Product safety: recreational water safety: wearable personal flotation devices: infants and children.
What AB 1571 does, verified August 17, 2026
This bill aims to improve product safety, specifically for recreational water activities. The bill would replace the term "puddle jumper" with "swim vest" in the definition of wearable personal flotation devices for infants and children. These devices are regulated by the United States Coast Guard. The bill seeks to enhance the safety of young swimmers by using more accurate terminology for flotation devices.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 31, Statutes of 2026. (2026-06-29)Alert me
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| Jun. 29, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 31, Statutes of 2026. |
| Jun. 29, 2026 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Jun. 24, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11:30 a.m. |
| Jun. 18, 2026 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Jun. 18, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 4860.). |
Latest bill textChaptered version, June 29, 2026 · 212 words
Assembly Bill No. 1571
CHAPTER 31
An act to amend Section 116023 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to product safety.
[ Approved by Governor June 29, 2026. Filed with Secretary of State June 29, 2026. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1571, Michelle Rodriguez. Product safety: recreational water safety: wearable personal flotation devices: infants and children.
Existing law prohibits a person or entity from manufacturing, selling, delivering, distributing, holding, or offering for sale in commerce in this state a wearable personal flotation device that is not approved by the United States Coast Guard. Existing law defines for these purposes a “wearable personal flotation device” as a lifejacket, puddle jumper, water wings, or other flotation device designed to be worn or attached to the body of an infant or child.
This bill would replace “puddle jumper” with “swim vest” in the definition of “wearable personal flotation device.”
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 116023 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:116023.
For purposes of this article, “wearable personal flotation device” means a lifejacket, swim vest, water wings, or other flotation device designed to be worn or attached to the body of an infant or child.Text of AB 1571 as chaptered, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions