A Florida lawmaker has proposed legislation to impose pool safety requirements on short-term rental properties after a Scripps News investigation revealed dozens of child drownings at vacation homes.

State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, a Democrat, introduced Senate Bill 608 last week.

The bill would require those seeking a new short-term rental license or a license renewal to have at least one pool safety feature in place if the property has a pool. It would also authorize the state to suspend or revoke a license if the vacation rental is not in compliance.

Options for the required safety feature include: an exit alarm on doors and windows leading to the pool, a safety pool cover, a swimming pool water alarm, a self-latching device on doors leading to the pool, and a barrier fence th

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