Texas SB1368 mandates emergency preparedness plans for nursing and assisted living facilities, including temperature regulation and backup power.

Texas SB1368 requires nursing and assisted living facilities to adopt emergency preparedness and contingency operations plans. These plans must ensure climate-controlled areas of refuge for residents and rooms for bedfast residents. Facilities must maintain temperatures between 68 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit. The plans must also include information on backup power sources and evacuation procedures. The bill mandates penalties for non-compliance and sets a compliance deadline of January 1, 2026. The Texas Health and Safety Code will be amended to include these provisions.

Texas SB1368 mandates emergency preparedness plans for nursing and assisted living facilities, including temperature regulation and backup power.

Texas SB1368 requires nursing and assisted living facilities to adopt emergency preparedness and contingency operations plans. These plans must ensure climate-controlled areas of refuge for residents and rooms for bedfast residents. Facilities must maintain temperatures between 68 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit. The plans must also include information on backup power sources and evacuation procedures. The bill mandates penalties for non-compliance and sets a compliance deadline of January 1, 2026. The Texas Health and Safety Code will be amended to include these provisions.