The bill, S.B. No. 385, introduces Chapter 764 to the Health and Safety Code, establishing construction standards specifically for recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds. It defines a "governmental entity" and specifies that the chapter applies to privately owned recreational vehicle parks or campgrounds that offer sites primarily for transient guest use. The bill mandates that these parks and campgrounds must comply with the National Fire Protection Association's 1194 standard, with the exception of Section 1.1.1. Additionally, it allows governmental entities to regulate certain safety and health aspects, provided their standards do not exceed those outlined in the new chapter.

Furthermore, the bill includes a provision that exempts existing recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds from compliance with the new standards until September 1, 2026, giving them time to adjust to the new regulations. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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