The bill, S.B. No. 22, amends the Health and Safety Code by adding Section 141.0091, which establishes requirements for youth camp emergency operations plans. Youth camp operators are mandated to develop and implement a site-specific written emergency operations plan that includes procedures for various emergency events such as natural disasters, lost campers, fires, and more. The plan must be reviewed annually, submitted to the relevant department, and include specific procedures for campers, staff, and volunteers during emergencies. Additionally, the bill requires that the emergency operations plan be provided to local emergency management officials for review and approval.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that before each camp session, operators must train staff and volunteers on the emergency operations plan, covering all procedures and emergency equipment locations. They must also conduct age-appropriate emergency drills within 48 hours of the camp session's start to familiarize campers with evacuation routes and emergency procedures. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining documentation of training and drills in the camp's administrative office and grants the executive commissioner the authority to adopt necessary rules for implementation.

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