New federal law requires drain covers that prevent children from being sucked in . Some operators say they do n't have authority to enforce law , allow pools to remain open . Many operators say pool covers are on back patio , waiting to receive them . Law named after Virginia Graeme Smith , 7 , who died after hot tub incident .
New federal law requires drain covers that prevent children from being sucked in . Some states say they do n't have authority to enforce law , allow pools to stay open . Many operators say pool covers are on back order , waiting to receive them . Law named after Virginia Graeme Baker , 7 , who died after hot tub incident .