SENATE HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE, No. 3824

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  JUNE 9, 2025

      The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee reports favorably Senate Bill No. 3824.

      This bill exempts apartment complexes that operate swimming pools from the first aid personnel and lifeguard requirements under certain conditions. 

      Under the bill, “apartment complex” means one or more apartment buildings located on the same premises and owned by a person or entity that receives monthly rental payments from tenants who occupy the premises.  The category of “specially exempt facility” (as defined in section 1 of P.L.1991, c.135 (C.26:4A-4)) is expanded to include an apartment complex which restricts the use of its pool to tenants who occupy the premises and their invited guests.

      Pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1991, c.135 (C.26:4A-6),  a “specially exempt facility,” which does not voluntarily comply with the first aid and life guard requirements of N.J.A.C.8:26-5.1 et seq., is required to post a sign not less than three feet by four feet in size; to be prominently displayed at the entrance to its pool; and stating: "No lifeguard on duty.  Persons under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.  No swimming alone."  Under the bill, this existing statutory provision would also apply to an apartment complex.