AB-1571 • 2026

Product safety: recreational water safety: wearable personal flotation devices: infants and children.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Michelle Rodriguez
Last action: 2026-04-09
Official status: In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details about penalties for selling unapproved devices or explicitly list all types of wearable personal flotation devices covered by the bill.

Water Safety for Kids: Updating Flotation Device Rules

This law changes how wearable safety devices for kids are described to make sure they meet safety standards.

What This Bill Does

Changes the name of a type of flotation device from 'puddle jumper' to 'swim vest'.

Who It Names or Affects

Manufacturers and sellers of wearable personal flotation devices for kids in California.

Terms To Know

Wearable Personal Flotation Device: A safety device like a life jacket or swim vest that is worn to keep someone safe while swimming.
U.S. Coast Guard Approval: The process where the U.S. Coast Guard checks and gives permission for a product to be sold, ensuring it meets safety standards.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify what happens if someone sells an unapproved device.
Only applies to devices designed for infants and children in California.

Bill History

2026-04-09 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2026-04-09 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 64. Noes 0.)
2026-03-26 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
2026-03-25 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (March 25).
2026-02-02 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
2026-01-13 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee February 12.
2026-01-12 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1571, as introduced, 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.”

Current Bill Text

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