The bill, S.B. No. 22, aims to enhance the safety and emergency preparedness of youth camps in Texas by establishing specific requirements for emergency operations plans. It introduces a new section, 141.0091, to the Health and Safety Code, mandating that youth camp operators develop and implement a site-specific written emergency operations plan. This plan must include procedures for various emergency scenarios, such as natural disasters, lost campers, fires, and other emergencies relevant to the camp's activities. Additionally, the bill requires annual reviews and updates of the plan, as well as its submission to local emergency management authorities for approval.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that camp staff and volunteers must receive comprehensive training on the emergency operations plan before each camp session, including practical exercises and specific responsibilities for implementing the plan. It also mandates that age-appropriate emergency drills be conducted within 48 hours of the start of each camp session 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 empowers the executive commissioner to adopt necessary rules for implementation.

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