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TX SB1138

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Borris Miles

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires municipal and county law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and emergency medical services to develop policies for responding to emergencies at group homes, including unlicensed facilities

  • Applies only to municipalities and counties with populations exceeding 300,000

  • Mandates that emergency response procedures consider the unique nature of group homes to ensure efficient responses

  • Uses the definition of "group home" established by S.B. 188 from the 88th Legislature (2023)

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to first responder policies for emergencies occurring at a group home in certain municipalities and counties.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs4/28/2025
Health & Human Services2/24/2025

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