H.B. No. 1, known as the Youth Camp Alert, Mitigation, Preparedness, and Emergency Response (Youth CAMPER) Act, seeks to enhance safety and emergency preparedness at youth camps in Texas by amending the Health and Safety Code. The bill introduces definitions for key terms such as "cabin," "camper," "floodplain," "floodway," and "governmental entity." It establishes new requirements for youth camp operators, including the annual renewal of licenses, the development of comprehensive emergency plans, and the maintenance of safety standards. Operators are required to specify muster zones, establish emergency response procedures, and ensure effective communication with local emergency services and parents during emergencies.

Additionally, the bill creates a Youth Camp Safety Multidisciplinary Team to develop minimum safety standards and mandates that youth camp operators conduct mandatory safety orientations for campers and staff. It requires operators to provide parents with the most recent emergency plans and ensure staff training on these plans. The legislation also introduces requirements for maintaining two distinct broadband internet connections and stipulates that emergency plans submitted to governmental entities are confidential. Furthermore, it prohibits the issuance or renewal of licenses for non-compliant camps and allows for license suspension in case of violations. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on the 91st day after the legislative session if that vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
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Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 141.002, Health and Safety Code 141.008, Health and Safety Code 141.009 (Health and Safety Code 141)
Senate Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 141.002, Health and Safety Code 141.005, Health and Safety Code 141.008 (Health and Safety Code 141)
Enrolled: Health and Safety Code 141.002, Health and Safety Code 141.005, Health and Safety Code 141.008 (Health and Safety Code 141)