S.B. No. 672 mandates that certain hospitals submit a summary of specific components of their emergency operations plans to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The bill introduces Section 311.025 to the Health and Safety Code, defining key terms such as "Commission," "Emergency operations plan," and "Hospital." It specifies that hospitals with emergency departments must provide a written summary detailing how they will manage patient diversions during emergencies, such as cyber attacks or power outages. Additionally, if any changes are made to the emergency operations plan, hospitals are required to update and resubmit their summaries to the commission within 30 days of the changes being approved.

The bill also establishes that the summaries submitted to the commission will be confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Government Code. Compliance with these requirements is expected by December 1, 2025, and the act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. This legislation aims to enhance the preparedness of hospitals in Texas to handle emergencies effectively while ensuring that sensitive operational details remain protected.

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