The bill, H.B. No. 226, amends the Health and Safety Code by adding a new section, 141.0091, which mandates that youth camp operators provide each camper with an active radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. This tag is designed to track the camper's location in case they go missing or during severe weather events or disasters. The bill defines an active RFID tag as a wireless identification system that uses a transmitter and a power source to broadcast signals and transmit data without physical contact.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that youth camp operators can only provide these RFID tags if they obtain written consent from the camper's parent or legal guardian. The executive commissioner is tasked with adopting necessary rules to implement this section. The bill is set to take effect on the 91st day after the conclusion of the legislative session.

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