The bill, H.B. No. 75, amends Section 141.009 of the Health and Safety Code to enhance building standards for youth camps located within or near floodplains. It mandates that the executive commissioner establish health and safety standards for youth camps, which include various aspects such as supervision, staff qualifications, sanitation, medical services, food safety, and recreational equipment. Notably, the bill introduces new provisions requiring the executive commissioner to set minimum building standards specifically aimed at minimizing and preventing flooding of camp facilities situated within a 100-year floodplain or within five feet of such a floodplain.

In addition to the new building standards, the bill emphasizes the importance of safety and health regulations for youth camps, ensuring that they are adequately supervised and equipped to handle emergencies. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective 91 days after the legislative session concludes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 141.009 (Health and Safety Code 141)