H.B. No. 3848 amends the Health and Safety Code to facilitate the electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees related to elevators, escalators, and similar equipment. The bill allows the commission to require or permit inspection reports and other documents to be filed electronically, as prescribed by the department. Additionally, it updates the criteria for determining the timely filing of inspection reports and fees, now including electronic submissions as a valid method of filing.

Specifically, the bill modifies Section 754.019(c) to recognize electronic submission as a legitimate means of filing, alongside personal delivery, postal mail, and commercial courier services. The effective date for this legislation is set for September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 754.015, Health and Safety Code 754.019 (Health and Safety Code 754)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 754.015, Health and Safety Code 754.019 (Health and Safety Code 754)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 754.015, Health and Safety Code 754.019 (Health and Safety Code 754)
Senate Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 754.015, Health and Safety Code 754.019 (Health and Safety Code 754)
Enrolled: Health and Safety Code 754.015, Health and Safety Code 754.019 (Health and Safety Code 754)