Texas SB1283 mandates safety measures in senior retirement communities to protect residents from criminal activity.

Texas SB1283 establishes safety protocols for senior retirement communities to safeguard residents from criminal activity. The bill requires communities to conduct criminal history checks for employees and businesses providing services. It mandates a resident safety and communications policy, including timely notices about criminal incidents and trespassing. Communities must allow law enforcement interviews and cannot penalize residents for reporting safety concerns. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1283 mandates safety measures in senior retirement communities to protect residents from criminal activity.

Texas SB1283 establishes safety protocols for senior retirement communities to safeguard residents from criminal activity. The bill requires communities to conduct criminal history checks for employees and businesses providing services. It mandates a resident safety and communications policy, including timely notices about criminal incidents and trespassing. Communities must allow law enforcement interviews and cannot penalize residents for reporting safety concerns. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.