Long Overdue’: These 2 New Water Safety Bills Could Finally Prevent Tragic Drowning Deaths in Florida

In an attempt to save lives, a Florida state lawmaker is putting forward two statewide water safety laws in 2025. One of the bills, known as the “Zero Drowning Bill,” was written by Boca Raton resident Rep. Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R-District 91). For immediate assistance, buoy life rings connected to a 9-1-1 call center would need to be placed at public beach entrances. Gossett-Seidman told NBC station WPTV, “I felt that now was the time to really get this done because one drowning death is too many.”

Drown Zero International’s founder and CEO, Wyatt Werneth, created a life ring that accomplishes this. “It acts as a sort of fire alarm when that ring is lifted off and taken out of that station,” he explained. As he explained to our affiliate, “that ring is lifted off and removed from that station it alerts 9-1-1, direct—it’s kind of the fire alarm.” “I believe this to be long overdue, extremely important, and hopefully something we can build upon.”

“Save Our Swimmers” is the title of the second bill that Gossett-Seidman is putting up. For youngsters participating in aquatic activities at public pools, lakes, and swim facilities, evidence of swimming experience or floaties would be required.

Gossett-Seidman stated, “We’re concentrating on education and urgency at getting the autistic kids lessons as well as children.” “Accidents occur when there is a mix of proficient and inexperienced swimmers in an overcrowded pool.  “There has been a recent surge in population. Note that everyone is aware of