S.B. No. 1283 is a legislative act aimed at enhancing resident safety from criminal activity in senior retirement communities in Texas. The bill introduces Chapter 786 to the Health and Safety Code, which includes definitions for key terms such as "common amenity," "resident," and "senior retirement community." It outlines specific requirements for senior retirement communities, including conducting criminal history checks for employees, disclosing whether service-providing businesses are required to perform similar checks, and maintaining a resident safety and communications policy. This policy mandates timely notifications to residents about known criminal activities and trespassing incidents.

Additionally, the bill establishes exemptions for certain facilities, such as health care institutions and boarding homes, and provides protections for residents communicating with law enforcement regarding safety concerns. It also ensures that senior retirement communities cannot be held liable for compliance with the outlined safety measures. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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