S.B. No. 1, known as the Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act, aims to enhance safety regulations for campgrounds and youth camps in Texas by amending the Health and Safety Code and introducing new definitions for terms such as "cabin," "camper," "floodplain," and "governmental entity." The bill prohibits licenses for youth camps located within a floodplain, with certain exceptions, and mandates the creation of an online youth camp registry, comprehensive emergency plans, and adherence to health and safety standards. It also requires youth camp operators to maintain redundant internet connections, conduct mandatory safety orientations, and communicate emergency plans to parents or guardians, while emphasizing staff training on emergency procedures and posting evacuation routes.

Additionally, the bill introduces Chapter 762, titled "Campground Safety," which establishes operational requirements for campground operators, including the installation of emergency ladders in floodplain cabins and the development of evacuation plans for various disasters. It sets fire protection standards in line with the National Fire Protection Association's guidelines and allows governmental entities to regulate safety without imposing stricter requirements. The bill also repeals a previous section of the Health and Safety Code and provides a timeline for the executive commissioner to adopt new rules, granting youth camp operators an extension until April 1, 2026, to submit their emergency plans. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on the 91st day after the legislative session if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: ()
Senate Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 141.002, Health and Safety Code 141.005, Health and Safety Code 141.0035 (Health and Safety Code 141)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 141.002, Health and Safety Code 141.005, Health and Safety Code 141.008, Health and Safety Code 141.0035 (Health and Safety Code 141)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 141.002, Health and Safety Code 141.005, Health and Safety Code 141.008, Health and Safety Code 141.0035 (Health and Safety Code 141)
Enrolled: Health and Safety Code 141.002, Health and Safety Code 141.005, Health and Safety Code 141.008, Health and Safety Code 141.0035 (Health and Safety Code 141)