Texas SB1139 mandates senior independent living communities to contract with vendors to restore elevator and related equipment operability within 72.

Texas SB1139 amends the Health and Safety Code to require senior independent living communities to ensure elevator and related equipment operability within 72 hours of a power outage by contracting with an outside vendor. The bill defines a "senior independent living community" as a multifamily residential facility for residents aged 55 and older. Noncompliance with this requirement will result in an administrative penalty, with fines up to $1,000 per day for the first five days and $5,000 per day thereafter. The Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1139 mandates senior independent living communities to contract with vendors to restore elevator and related equipment operability within 72.

Texas SB1139 amends the Health and Safety Code to require senior independent living communities to ensure elevator and related equipment operability within 72 hours of a power outage by contracting with an outside vendor. The bill defines a "senior independent living community" as a multifamily residential facility for residents aged 55 and older. Noncompliance with this requirement will result in an administrative penalty, with fines up to $1,000 per day for the first five days and $5,000 per day thereafter. The Act takes effect September 1, 2025.