Bill > HB1467

This bill establishes new requirements for assisted living facilities in Texas to enhance emergency preparedness and resident safety. The legislation mandates that each facility must have an operational emergency generator capable of powering essential medical equipment for at least 72 hours during a power outage, with compliance required by September 1, 2026. Facilities must also develop and annually update a comprehensive health and safety policy and plan that includes emergency response protocols, available medical support services, and emergency power generation details. These plans must be filed with the Texas Division of Emergency Management and local emergency response agencies, provided to residents, and prominently posted within the facility. The bill creates a statewide database of these health and safety plans for emergency coordination purposes and protects the confidentiality of the submitted information. Additionally, the legislation prohibits facilities from preventing residents from communicating with external parties about facility conditions and allows for civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation for non-compliance. The Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Health and Human Services Commission are tasked with developing implementation rules, with the new requirements becoming fully effective on January 1, 2026.

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