CHICAGO LIFEGUARD AGE MINIMUM

Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that, if a lifeguard candidate participates in the Junior Lifeguard Program hosted by the Chicago Park District, then the candidate shall be permitted to serve as a lifeguard regardless of the candidate's age. Provides that the Chicago Park District must provide an additional 30 hours of open-water training before a new hire or current employee lifeguard may serve as a lifeguard at a beach on the Chicago lakefront. Effective January 1, 2026.