Since the accident, the Taylor family has campaigned for improved safety regulations that would ensure all swimming pool drains meet anti-entrapment safety standards. Abigail Taylor's father Scott reportedly promised his daughter that he would get the legislation changed, and indeed many lawmakers have been moved to action by the Minnesota girl's story.

1. Residence: Edina, Minnesota
2. Accident occurred on June 29, 2007, in Minneapolis
3. Liver, small intestine and pancreas replaced
4. Surgery performed at the Nebraska Medical Center on December 17, 2007
5. 16 follow-up procedures necessary
6. Died: March 20, 2008
7. Funeral: Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Minneapolis, March 26-27, 2008
8. Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act passed in December '07
9. Named after former Secretary of State James Baker's granddaughter, who was killed in a pool drain-related incident
10. May 16, 2008 Govenor Tim Pawlenty signs into law The Abigail Taylor Pool and Spa Safety Act. This Act differs significantly from the Federal Act in that it mandates main drains and avoids elimination of suction entrapment
11. June 19, 2008 US Consumer Product Safety Commission releases staff interpretations that includes option to build entrapment free pools by eliminating, reversing, or disabling main drains.