The PLAY Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an interagency task force within 180 days to develop strategies for expanding access to community-based outdoor spaces and playgrounds that encourage physical activity among children and youth. The task force will include representatives from 11 federal agencies—including the Departments of Health and Human Services, Interior, Transportation, Education, and others—and will work to identify barriers to playground access, coordinate agency efforts across federal and public lands, and develop recommendations for evidence-based playground designs and public-private partnerships. The task force must submit a preliminary report within 180 days of its establishment and a final report one year later, after which it will dissolve. The bill emphasizes that safe, accessible playgrounds serve as critical public health infrastructure that reduces chronic disease risk, supports child development, and addresses heat-related health risks in communities. No specific federal funding amount is allocated in the legislation, as the task force operates primarily through existing agency resources and inter-departmental coordination.
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