StateTexas

SB 1: Relating to campground and youth camp safety.

Charles PerryIntroduced

SB 1 status: Introduced — Effective immediately (updated Sep 5, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score80/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 65/100

Bill summary

Official

The Senate is working on a new law to make sure campgrounds and summer camps are safer for everyone.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy identified

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
45%

Benefits

  • Enhanced industry standards may improve public confidence in camp enrollment

Risks

  • Increased regulatory compliance costs for camp operators
  • Potential administrative burden for small recreational businesses

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Increases safety measures for minors in recreational settings
  • Improves emergency response and disaster preparedness for camps

Risks

  • Increased stringency may limit access if small camps cannot meet requirements
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Potential for compliance costs to disproportionately affect small-scale operators

Limitation

Analysis based solely on abstract; full bill text not provided

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective immediately

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Committee

Upcoming
3

Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
5

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