Relating to elevator inspection requirements in buildings with four stories or less.
HB 2450 modifies Texas elevator inspection rules for buildings with four stories or fewer, changing the required inspection frequency from annual to every five years for these smaller structures. It directly affects building owners, elevator contractors, and inspectors who must comply with updated standards under the Health and Safety Code. Key provisions include requiring $1 million general liability insurance for contractors, establishing registration rules for inspectors, and mandating specific maintenance documentation. The bill also maintains annual inspections for taller buildings and adds requirements for accident reporting and continuing education. These changes aim to streamline safety oversight while ensuring compliance for low-rise building elevators.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 17, 2025
Last action May 13, 2025
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Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
6
May 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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