New jersey bill would require hospitals to show water safety video to new parents

New Jersey bill would require hospitals to show water safety video to new parents

by
March 16, 2025
·

TRENTON, N.J. — A bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature would require hospitals and birthing facilities to show an informational video on water safety to new parents before discharge.

If you’re one of the families leaving the hospital with a newborn baby after navigating through the state’s pro-abortion gauntlet, you will have to take the class if the bill is passed.

Assembly Bill 4753, reported favorably by the Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee, mandates that the Department of Health (DOH) create and distribute a video highlighting the risks of drowning for children. It would cover bathtub and pool safety, the importance of swimming and water rescue skills, and the use of flotation devices and pool safety equipment.

The video must be shown to new parents and any adult family members present at the infant’s birth. Hospitals and birthing centers would be required to incorporate it into their discharge procedures. The DOH may distribute the video through its website or other electronic means.

If enacted, the measure aims to improve awareness of drowning risks and promote water safety education for families.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital news organization covering New Jersey, national politics, public policy, public safety, and community affairs. With years of experience reporting on local government, elections, law enforcement, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey, Stilton has built a reputation for delivering timely news, in-depth reporting, and accountability journalism.

As the founder of Shore News Network, Stilton oversees editorial operations, investigative reporting, and breaking news coverage while working closely with journalists, public officials, and community leaders. His reporting has covered municipal government, state politics, federal policy, public records investigations, emergency management, and major news events affecting local communities.

Stilton is committed to factual reporting, source verification, transparency, and providing readers with accessible, accurate information that helps them better understand the issues shaping their communities. Through Shore News Network, he continues to focus on delivering trusted news coverage and original reporting to audiences across New Jersey and beyond.

For story tips, corrections, or media inquiries, readers can contact Shore News Network through its official website and social media channels.