HB 1: Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties.
HB 1 status: Introduced — Effective immediately (updated Sep 5, 2025).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill requires summer camps to have a clear safety plan for emergencies. If a camp doesn't follow these rules, they could be fined. It is currently being debated in the House.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- no direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- standardized safety may increase consumer trust
Risks
- compliance costs may burden small camp operators
- potential financial penalties for non-compliance
Society
Benefits
- improved safety protocols for children
- clearer emergency guidelines for staff
Risks
- potential reduced access if high compliance costs force smaller camps to close
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
compliance costs may disproportionately affect smaller or non-profit camps
analysis based solely on brief legislative abstract
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CurrentEffective immediately
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