The bill, H.B. No. 124, amends Section 141.009 of the Health and Safety Code to establish new building standards specifically for youth camps located within or near floodplains. The executive commissioner is tasked with creating health and safety standards for youth camps, which include various aspects such as supervision, staff qualifications, sanitation, medical services, food safety, and recreational equipment. Notably, the bill introduces a new requirement for the executive commissioner to establish minimum building standards aimed at minimizing and preventing flooding of camp facilities situated within a 100-year floodplain or within five feet of such a floodplain.

In addition to the new building standards, the bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of youth camp attendees by mandating proper safeguards and procedures across multiple areas of camp operations. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective 91 days after the end of the legislative session.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 141.009 (Health and Safety Code 141)