The bill, H.B. No. 1531, amends the definition of "facility" within the Health and Safety Code for the purposes of workplace violence prevention requirements. The updated definition includes various types of healthcare facilities, specifically identifying a home and community support services agency that employs at least two registered nurses, hospitals, nursing facilities, ambulatory surgical centers, freestanding emergency medical care facilities, and mental hospitals. Notably, the previous language specifying that these agencies provide home health services has been deleted.

Additionally, the bill mandates that any home and community support services agency that becomes subject to Chapter 331 must comply with its requirements by September 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. This legislation aims to enhance workplace safety standards in healthcare settings by clarifying the types of facilities that are included under these regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 331.001 (Health and Safety Code 331)