The bill amends the Health and Safety Code by adding new sections that establish emergency response and safety standards for youth camps. Specifically, it mandates the executive commissioner to create rules that ensure safe overnight accommodations, adequate training for campers and staff on evacuation procedures, installation of independent weather warning systems, nighttime security measures, and the provision of life-preserving equipment in camp structures. These standards aim to enhance the safety of youth camps, particularly in the event of severe weather conditions.

Additionally, the bill requires youth camp operators to develop and implement an emergency safety and evacuation plan that includes procedures for using lifesaving equipment and designates a responsible individual for coordinating the plan during emergencies. Operators must also make this plan publicly available on their websites and provide copies to the parents or guardians of enrolled campers. The executive commissioner is tasked with adopting the necessary rules to enforce these standards as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date.

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