Relating to youth camp emergency operations plans, including camp staff and volunteer training and camper safety drills.
This bill (SB 22) requires youth camp operators in Texas to create and maintain written emergency plans covering specific scenarios like natural disasters, lost campers, fires, medical emergencies, and aquatic incidents. Camps must annually train staff and volunteers on these plans - including evacuation procedures and equipment locations - and assign specific emergency responsibilities. Operators must submit approved plans to the health department and review them yearly for updates. The bill directly affects all youth camps operating in Texas, aiming to standardize emergency preparedness for camper and staff safety.
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Aug 2025
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Introduced Aug 15, 2025
Last action Aug 15, 2025
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Judith Zaffirini
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