Bill > SB2919

This bill modifies emergency preparedness requirements for end stage renal disease (ESRD) facilities in Texas, focusing on power and water sustainability during potential emergencies. The bill increases the required emergency generator fuel capacity from 24 to 72 hours and provides two options for meeting this requirement: maintaining an on-site fuel source with sufficient capacity for 72 hours or installing a battery-powered generator with equivalent electrical capacity. The bill also introduces a provision that if a facility cannot feasibly maintain an on-site fuel storage tank, it must establish an agreement with a third party to provide fuel during a power outage. Additionally, facilities are required to maintain potable water on-site to operate their water treatment system for at least 24 hours and have a water valve connection to allow outside vendors to supply water if needed. The bill mandates that all ESRD facilities modify their emergency contingency plans to comply with these new requirements by December 1, 2025, with the act taking effect on September 1, 2025. These changes aim to enhance the resilience and preparedness of ESRD facilities during potential power disruptions or emergencies.

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