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The legislature officially passed the bill and Harley's Law is now becoming a reality across the state. I honestly never imagined we would get this far but you all made it happen with your dedication. Please keep a watchful eye on your local community to ensure these safety measures are …

June 27, 2010

Harley\'s Law Barriers of Protection for swimming pools

Harley\'s Law Barriers of Protection for swimming pools

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Started by Anonymous 22 years, 3 months ago
Harley\'s Law Everyday In The U.S. 9 People Drown. Barriers for Swimming Pools for both public and private Now we know Supervision is the best way to Protect Children and sometimes that may not always be the case. Law to be passed in All 50 states Harley\'s Law Pushing for Barriers of Protection for swimming pools.(Both public and private) Not just for swimming pools but also spas, home ponds and fountains. No Pool will be left uncovered or unguarded or unalarmed. Barriers for pools All Pools must be required to have pool fences around them.A barrier that is 5 to 6 ft high,non climbing or attractive to young children.Fence gates should be self closing and self latching,the gate should be well maintained as to close and latch easily and out of reach of young children. The fence or other barriers should be at least 5 feet high. It should have no foot- or handholds that could help a young child to climb it. Vertical fence slats should be less than 4 inches apart to prevent a child from squeezing through. If the fence is chain link,then no part of the diamond-shaped opening should be larger than 1-3/4 inches. DOOR ALARMS If the house forms one side of the barrier,then doors leading from the house to the pool should be protected with alarms that produce an audible sound when a door is unexpectedly opened. Install an alarm that can be temporarily turned off by an adult for a single opening of the door by using a keypad or switch that is out of a child

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May 25, 2006

I have been reading through the messages you all are leaving and the experiences you share are heartbreaking. It humbles me to think that my small start has turned into this collective effort to ensure no other family goes through what we have. Please know that I am working hard to get these ideas in front of the right people because of the momentum you created.

Reached 100 supporters

July 11, 2005

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Mike Reed
22 years ago Featured

Accidents happen way too fast. Fences save lives. Simple as that.

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David Ramos
22 years ago Featured

Why is this not already a law?? Common sense people.

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Jessica Rodriguez
22 years ago Featured

I lost a cousin to a pool drowning when I was little. It is a pain that never goes away. PLEASE make this a law everywhere!

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Sarah Rao
22 years ago Featured

My neighbor has a pool and no fence it scares me every single time their kids are outside playing. this needs to be mandatory everywhere.

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Amanda Klein
22 years ago Featured

Pool alarms are so cheap compared to the cost of a life. Every house with a pool needs one. Do it for the kids.

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Tom Obi
22 years ago Featured

Keep our kids safe. Better safe than sorry.