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TX HB3481

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Turner

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires commercial trampoline court operators to obtain annual inspections from qualified inspectors certified by organizations such as the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials or Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers International

  • Mandates operators maintain liability insurance of at least $1 million in aggregate coverage per policy year, written by an authorized insurer or eligible surplus lines insurer

  • Establishes inspection and safety standards based on ASTM International Committee F24 guidelines, requiring operators to file inspection certificates and insurance documentation with the Texas Department of Insurance before July 1 each year

  • Requires operators to report serious injuries (death, dismemberment, significant disfigurement, or permanent loss of body function) to the department within 48 hours and post safety instruction signs conspicuously at facilities

  • Creates patron responsibility provisions establishing that users accept inherent risks of trampoline activities and must follow safety instructions, while allowing operators to use compliance with standards as a legal defense against injury claims

Legislative Description

Relating to the regulation of trampoline courts; providing injunctive relief.

Civil Remedies & Liabilities

Last Action

Referred to Insurance

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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