The bill amends the Health and Safety Code by adding Section 141.0091, which mandates that youth camp operators develop and maintain a written emergency preparedness plan specific to their camp. This plan must detail procedures for responding to various emergency situations, including natural disasters, lost campers, fires, transportation emergencies, severe illnesses and injuries, unauthorized individuals on the premises, aquatic emergencies (if applicable), and emergencies specific to the camp's location or activities. Additionally, camp operators are required to establish communication procedures with the parents or legal guardians of campers during emergencies.

To ensure the effectiveness of these plans, youth camp operators must coordinate with local authorities and first responders when creating the initial plan and are required to update it annually. They must also conduct a walkthrough of the camp premises with authorities and submit the plan for approval to the relevant department. If the department finds that a submitted plan does not meet compliance standards, the operator must revise and resubmit the plan within 90 days of receiving notice of deficiencies. The bill is set to take effect on the 91st day after the legislative session concludes.

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