S.945

Safe Camps Act

Introduced·4/29/26

Establishes a permitting and safety program for youth camps in North Carolina.

The Safe Camps Act establishes a permitting and safety program for youth camps in North Carolina. It requires youth camps to obtain a permit from the Department of Health and Human Services and prohibits camps from operating without one. The act mandates emergency plans for camps, detailing procedures for various emergencies, and requires camps to implement these plans upon activation triggers. It also establishes a Youth Camp Safety Multidisciplinary Team to advise on safety regulations. The act prohibits issuing permits to camps with cabins in floodplains unless specific conditions are met.

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Current
Appropriations/Base Budget Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Apr 30

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 30

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Apr 30

Senate

Withdrawn From Com