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 youth camp operators to provide comprehensive training on the emergency operations plan to all staff and volunteers before each camp session, assign specific responsibilities, and conduct age-appropriate emergency drills within 48 hours of the camp session's start.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that youth camps must maintain their current emergency operations plan and records of training and drills in their on-site administrative office. The executive commissioner is tasked with adopting necessary rules to implement this section. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature or on the 91st day after the legislative session if such a vote is not achieved.

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