The bill, H.B. No. 1888, proposes an amendment to the Health and Safety Code to exempt certain boilers from registration and inspection requirements. Specifically, it adds new exemptions for boilers that are components of medical devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, provided they meet specific size and pressure criteria. These criteria include limitations on inside shell diameter, heating surface area, gross volume, and allowable working pressure. Additionally, the bill includes an exemption for unfired pressure vessels in autoclaves.

The bill also makes a minor deletion by removing the reference to espresso machines as an exempt category. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline regulations for specific types of boilers used in medical settings, thereby reducing the regulatory burden on manufacturers and operators of such equipment. The proposed changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 755.022 (Health and Safety Code 755)