The bill, H.B. No. 3848, amends the Health and Safety Code to facilitate the electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees for elevators, escalators, and related equipment. Specifically, it allows the commission to require or permit inspection reports and fees to be filed electronically, as prescribed by the department. This change aims to streamline the filing process and enhance efficiency in managing inspection documentation.

Additionally, the bill updates the criteria for determining the timely filing of inspection reports and fees. It specifies that these documents are considered filed on the date of personal delivery, postmark by mail, deposit with a commercial courier, or the new provision allowing for the date of electronic submission if filed in the prescribed electronic manner. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 754.015, Health and Safety Code 754.019 (Health and Safety Code 754)