Texas HB270 regulates disaster volunteers, creates criminal offenses for scams, and requires social media platforms to warn users of potential scams.

HB270 mandates that individuals must register with the Texas Division of Emergency Management to serve as disaster volunteers in disaster areas. It prohibits individuals subject to sex offender registration or with outstanding warrants from registering. The bill creates criminal offenses for malicious solicitation of disaster victims or for disaster response or recovery, with penalties increasing based on the value of stolen property or the nature of the theft. It also requires social media platforms to warn users of potential scams related to disaster donations.

Texas HB270 regulates disaster volunteers, creates criminal offenses for scams, and requires social media platforms to warn users of potential scams.

HB270 mandates that individuals must register with the Texas Division of Emergency Management to serve as disaster volunteers in disaster areas. It prohibits individuals subject to sex offender registration or with outstanding warrants from registering. The bill creates criminal offenses for malicious solicitation of disaster victims or for disaster response or recovery, with penalties increasing based on the value of stolen property or the nature of the theft. It also requires social media platforms to warn users of potential scams related to disaster donations.