Public safety for beachgoers remains a priority, including heeding advisories, following lifeguards, avoiding dangerous conditions, and evacuating the water when warnings are issued.

The Senate introduced the bill in July 2024 and it gained bipartisan support across multiple states, including Alabama, Hawaii, West Virginia, Louisiana, Nebraska, Virginia, Georgia, and Delaware.

A bipartisan measure, Lulu’s Law, would authorize wireless emergency alerts to warn the public about unsafe water conditions after shark attacks.

The bill was inspired by Lulu Gribbin, a Alabama child who was bitten by a shark last June, and its passage followed another nearby attack within a short distance and time.

The House approved Lulu’s Law, sending it to President Trump for signature.

The measure leverages existing wireless emergency alert infrastructure to a new danger type, using technology to boost coastal safety.

Supporters argue the alerts could reduce injuries, emergency responses, medical costs, and emotional impact by providing timely warnings in busy beach areas.

The legislation does not eliminate shark risk but creates a faster, centralized warning system to share urgent information in real time, complementing existing safety practices at beaches.

If enacted, Lulu’s Law would become federal statute and could influence how coastal communities manage beach safety during peak seasons.

Lulu Gribbin and her family attended the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the bill’s passage, joining lawmakers in the celebration.

After passing the House, the bill moves toward the President’s desk, with officials noting potential improvements to public safety through real-time beach alerts.

The bill references ongoing shark concerns, noting 25 confirmed U.S. shark attacks in 2025 per the Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File.