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• This statute creates a cause of action, a qui tam cause of action—not only against a person who may have
• Well, a judge wouldn't be bringing the action.
• Person from bringing an action under this section.
• Talking about the Ketan action right now. Any person who... I'm not talking about the Ketan action.
• It's an element of the cause of action. They can't make an element of the cause of action.

Summary: The Senate began with a quorum call, prayer, approval of the previous journal, and messages from the House, then moved through several recognitions and resolutions honoring visiting groups. Members adopted resolutions recognizing the Texas chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America, Fine Arts Education Day, Donate Life Texas Day, Baha’i Capitol Day, County Government Day, Jack County Day, Crockett County Day, and a recognition of Navy Petty Officer Simon Urbanik for service during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The chamber also heard remarks from visiting doctors, students, county officials, and community groups, with multiple senators speaking in support of military families, arts education, organ donation, and local government service. The Senate then took up Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2779, relating to the allocation and use of certain hotel occupancy tax revenues. Senator Birdwell said the bill would stop local governments from conditioning HOT funds on race- or class-based priorities and would require Galveston to transfer the full state rebate for beach cleaning and maintenance to its park board. After questions, the Senate suspended the rules, passed the bill to engrossment, suspended the three-day rule, and finally passed it, though the final vote showed significant opposition. The chamber also passed Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2322, described as a cleanup bill removing the compelling-factor test for dispatchable generation from the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act. A major debate centered on Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2253, which would phase out uncertified teachers in core classrooms and strengthen educator certification requirements. Senator Creighton argued the bill responds to a teacher pipeline crisis, adds parent notification, creates multiple preparation pathways, and provides financial incentives for certification; Senator West and Senator Sparks pressed for rural flexibility and implementation details. An amendment from Senator Gutierrez to add a teacher student-loan repayment program failed on a 11-17 vote, while other technical and fiscal amendments were adopted. The bill then passed to engrossment, the three-day rule was suspended, and it was finally passed. The Senate also passed Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2371, updating skimmer-reporting rules to cover electronic terminals beyond fuel pumps, and Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2351, relating to the construction of certain concrete plants under a standard permit. Senate Bill 619, a conscience-protection bill for health care workers, drew extended questioning from Senators Cook, Eckhardt, and Menendez about patient abandonment, scope, and whether it could allow refusals of legal services such as vaccines, antibiotics, contraception, or personal care; despite those concerns, the Senate suspended the rules and passed the bill to engrossment. Finally, the chamber began consideration of Committee Substitute Senate Bill 1169, which would allow public entities to form public utility agencies to cooperate on water and wastewater projects without eminent domain or cross-collateralization, with Senator Hinojosa explaining it as a tool for small and rural communities facing utility infrastructure problems.

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• Chair, Representative, all showing the likelihood of adverse... ...health outcomes for people who are
• Does that contribute to some of the adverse health effects or could that contribute to some of the adverse
• Of the adverse health effects, or could that contribute to some of the adverse health impacts? Mr.
• But is it, are we seeing sort of adverse health impacts from the particular traffic in other parts of
• Chair—to take that action. And that's what this piece of legislation is trying to do.

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• </c><04:03:40.319><c> outcomes</c> restrictions have adverse outcomes restrictions have adverse outcomes
• </c> session to take this positive action session to take this positive action affirming<04:41:02.280
• </c> Planned Parenthood New Hampshire action Planned Parenthood New Hampshire action fund<04:41:56.958
• </c><04:42:22.958><c> to</c> that other states have taken action to that other states have taken action
• The motion is ought to pass on HB 994 FN. taking this action against uh just taking this action against

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Importantly, adverse events had to be reported. What's happened since then?
• They said women undergoing medication abortions had adverse events.
• This appears to create a cause of action, a qui tam cause of action, which we haven't talked about yet
• An injunction against future action. That's what an injunction is.
• These are complaints against an officer that resulted in disciplinary action. action.

Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 10, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB17, HB7, HB7, HB15, HB15, HB27, HB1, HB7, HB15, HB18, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB17, HB27, HB1, SB8, HCR13, SB2, SB5, SB10

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments

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• </c><00:15:08.639><c> in</c> the Senate has reconsidered action in the Senate has reconsidered action
• </c> the House to reconsider action the House to reconsider action previously<00:19:30.480><c> taken<
• </c> action sheets by clicking on the action action sheets by clicking on the action sheet<00:37:08.680
• </c> one to reconsider our previous action one to reconsider our previous action and<00:37:33.599><c>
• </c> on your digital action on your digital action sheets.<00:40:29.440><c> House</c><00:40:29.760><c

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Yes, so it's got Attorney General... enforcement, there is a private cause of action, but importantly
• Then if the AG is going to bring an action. They have to notify that political subdivision.
• They were threatened with adverse action and withholding their funding, and that's why we needed to get
• And Riley was threatened with adverse action.
• We heard about Brooke Slusser; she was threatened with adverse action for standing up and saying, "No

Bills: SB15, SB9, SB7, SB1, SB2, SB67, SB15, SB9, SB7

Keywords: real property, fraud, theft, elderly, disabled, statute of limitations, criminal offense, property rights, property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap

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• And we've seen a complete lack of action. And in that absence of action, we've seen states step up.
• And we've seen a complete lack<00:01:07.280><c> of</c><00:01:07.439><c> action.
• And in that absence of lack of action.
• </c><00:01:10.640><c> And</c> action, we've seen states step up.
• And action, we've seen states step up.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: Senator Erin Maye Quade discussed her package of bipartisan AI-regulation bills, saying consumer-facing AI is largely unregulated and has already caused harm to children, adults, the environment, consumer prices, and privacy. She argued the federal government has not acted, so states are stepping in, and said the issue is drawing support across party lines because the harms are affecting red, purple, and blue states alike. She described a bill aimed at AI chatbots and children, citing reports of self-harm, suicide, disordered eating, harmful behavior, and other unsafe interactions. She said chatbots are designed to maximize engagement, avoid friction, and keep conversations going, which can be especially dangerous for developing brains and can lead to explicit or boundary-pushing content without human oversight. Maye Quade also outlined bills to bar health insurers from using AI in review, evaluation, determination, or appeals processes, saying insurers already deny claims too aggressively and AI speeds up denials. Another bill would prohibit AI-driven surveillance pricing, which she said allows companies to use personal data to charge different customers different prices for the same product. A final bill would require notice when people are interacting with AI and provide access to a human, which she said is important for both routine customer service and high-stakes situations like medical appointments. She acknowledged possible court challenges but said coordinated state action could effectively create a national framework if Congress continues to do nothing.

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• The time for action is now.
• Apparently Putin needs action is now.
• </c><00:22:19.440><c> to</c> support President Trump's action to support President Trump's action to
• </c> protected under various state adverse protected under various state adverse possession<03:58:18.720
• </c> relief act cases involving adverse relief act cases involving adverse possession<04:01:21.680><c

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, September 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c> this patient would would have an adverse this patient would would have an adverse effect.<00:12:
• Even if they see that cannabis is going to cause an adverse effect with some of the medications that
• Even if they see that cannabis is going to cause an adverse effect with some of the medications that
• So ibogaine has action at the opiate receptors, weak action at the opiate receptors, and that's theorized
• :03:19.359><c> receptors,</c><01:03:19.920><c> weak</c> action at the opiate receptors, weak action at

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 25 February, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

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• </c><00:48:23.640><c> that's</c> um collaborate you know action that's um collaborate you know action
• It shows all the people that died, all the adverse events.
• It shows all the people that died, all the adverse events.
• It shows all the people that died, all the adverse events.
• So reports of vaccine adverse events in VAERS—2,663,664.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• I join with you in the importance and the necessity for this, and I appreciate the swift action from
• And I think it's important to recognize that this is a bipartisan call to action.
• This legislature is taking swift bipartisan action to remove the name of a man who, according to...
• And those include that a system cannot be used as the sole basis of an adverse decision.
• Our focus this year on really trying to say yes to the affirmative, the non-adverse decisions, which

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Devastating actions that can be against a person: false accusations.
• Without any additional action, group home residents will continue to be put in potential danger.
• Without any additional action, group home residents will continue to be put in potential danger.
• VAERS, I'm going to talk about VAERS, and that's the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System.
• So myocarditis is a listed risk by Pfizer of adverse events of special interest... ...risk by Pfizer

Bills: HB18, HB37, HB 116, HB388, HB879, HB913, HB 1151, HB2216, HB2358, HB2809, SB577, SB1590, SB1782, SB1887, SB2744

Keywords: rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services, financial stability, perinatal bereavement, healthcare, hospital training, bereavement support, maternal care, fetal demise, stillbirth, neonatal death, parent-child relationship, involuntary termination, family law, child welfare, child protection, HB 388, HB388

Summary: The committee first reopened testimony on House Bill 2216, which would strengthen child welfare requirements by expanding “active efforts” to help families avoid removal and support reunification, while also raising standards related to removals and terminations. Supporters from child welfare and family defense groups said the bill would better protect families and align Texas more closely with ICWA-style principles, but several warned it would require significant new funding, staffing, and community services such as mental health care, housing, child care, and substance use treatment. The committee then left HB 2216 pending. The committee next heard Senate Bill 1782, aimed at boarding and group homes. Senator Miles said the bill closes enforcement gaps left by prior law by requiring retention of background-check records and creating misdemeanor penalties for failing to conduct or keep them, or for knowingly hiring people with serious convictions. Harris County sheriff’s investigators testified in support, describing illegal boarding homes, operators who evade permits and background checks, and exploitation of vulnerable residents; the bill was left pending. The committee also took up Senate Bill 481 on emergency preparedness for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities, adopted a new committee substitute that softened some requirements and removed the fiscal note, and left the bill pending. The committee then heard House Bill 388, which would require the Texas Department of Insurance to create a single standardized coordination-of-benefits form for dual health plans to reduce errors and surprise bills; it was left pending. Senate Bill 1590 would move paternity registry searches for adoptions to an electronic process with a 10-day target, and House Bill 2809 would track child suicide attempts in managing conservatorship and require related reporting and parental notice; both were left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1887, which would prohibit administering mRNA-containing products for immunization for 10 years, with exceptions for cancer and genetic disorders. Supporters argued the bill was needed for safety, informed consent, and medical freedom, while opponents from the medical, research, and public health communities said mRNA vaccines are well-studied, save lives, and that the bill would harm access, research, and Texas’s biotech economy. The bill remained under discussion as testimony concluded.

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• licensed health care facilities to perform certain steps before an extraordinary debt collection action
• Importantly, for the purposes of this bill, an extraordinary debt collection action includes, among other
• actions, a facility's sale of medical debt to a third party and requires 30 days' notice via certified
• that the law identifies as extraordinary collection activity, like reporting adverse credit history,
• I thought you had said that there would be no adverse credit reporting.

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• Senate Bill 734 on actions for recovery of damages for wrongful death by Senator Yarborough.
• And continue practicing negligently, never facing repercussions for their actions.
• I found an adverse incident report that the coverup made a less important adverse incident report. ..
• .less important adverse incident report so that it didn't need to be reported to AHCA.
• A lot of adverse incidents, thus, were not reported to AHCA or internally.

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee heard three bills. SB 514, by Senator Harrell, clarified that medical quality review committees used by managing entities are treated like other medical review committees for purposes of civil liability and public records protections. The committee adopted a Harrell amendment removing the word “malpractice” from the title, heard support from the Florida Hospital Association, Florida Association of Managing Entities, and Florida Smart Justice Alliance, and then voted 11-0 to report the bill favorably. The committee then took up SB 734, by Senator Yarborough, which would repeal the current wrongful death exception that bars certain parents and adult children from recovering non-economic damages in medical negligence cases. The bill drew extensive testimony from families describing deaths they said were caused by medical negligence and from supporters including AARP and the Florida Justice Association, while opponents from the health care, insurance, and business sectors argued it would raise malpractice premiums, increase litigation, worsen physician shortages, and reduce access to care. After debate, the committee voted 9-2 to report the bill favorably. Finally, SB 538, by Senator Bradley, was presented as the state courts legislative package. It updates court operations by clarifying duty judge requirements, removing a location limit on duty hearings, repealing a cap on arbitrator compensation in court-ordered non-binding arbitration, and allowing alternative judicial authentication of oaths and acknowledgments when a court seal is unavailable. The bill received supportive waiver forms from the Florida Bar ADR section and several judges, and was reported favorably on an 11-0 vote. The committee then adjourned.

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• </c> was if the bad actor is acting adverse was if the bad actor is acting adverse to<00:16:33.360><c
• actions that someone had taken.
• </c><00:28:30.880><c> actions</c><00:28:31.200><c> that</c><00:28:31.440><c> someone</c> from the adverse
• actions that someone from the adverse actions that someone had<00:28:31.919><c> taken.
• Again it might be adverse. They there. Again it might be adverse.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I join with you in the importance and the necessity for this, and I appreciate the swift action from
• And I think it’s important to recognize that this is a bipartisan call to action, and Californians want
• This legislature is taking swift bipartisan action to remove the name of a man who, according to...
• Those include that a system cannot be used as the sole basis of an adverse decision.
• decisions... ...bias and discrimination, around the right to human review and adverse decisions.

Summary: The committee began with an informational hearing on the second amendment to the tribal-state gaming compact with the Yurok Tribe. Governor’s office staff and Yurok Tribal Chairman Joseph James explained that the amendment is a narrow, technical one that extends the existing 2006 compact through December 31 to preserve the status quo while longer-term negotiations continue. Members asked about the compact process and why Bureau of Indian Affairs approval is not needed for a simple extension; staff said only substantive compact changes require federal approval. No vote was taken on the informational item. The committee then heard AB 2156, which would designate March 31 as Farm Workers’ Day in California. Supporters, including the authors’ representatives and members of the committee, described the bill as a way to honor farmworkers and the broader farmworker movement, especially in light of recent allegations involving the holiday’s prior namesake. The bill was moved on a due pass motion to the floor. The committee also approved several consent calendar items and later advanced SB 1044, which raises the small business procurement cap from $250,000 to $350,000 and indexes it to inflation; supporters from the Hispanic and Asian Pacific chambers of commerce and veteran business groups said the change would expand access to state contracts for small, micro, and disabled veteran-owned businesses. That bill was sent to Appropriations. Senator Cabaldon presented SB 1114, which would restrict state agencies from sharing LGBTQ-related SOGI and intersex data with federal agencies except where legally required. Equality California and other supporters said the bill would protect trust and prevent misuse of sensitive data, while no opposition testified. The committee passed the bill to Privacy. Cabaldon also presented SB 1248 on automated decision systems in state government, arguing it would create baseline guardrails, require human review for adverse decisions, and improve service delivery. Labor groups opposed it, saying the bill authorizes use before establishing enforceable standards and that workers were not adequately included in stakeholder discussions. After extensive debate about AI, collective bargaining, and implementation, the committee voted to send the bill to Privacy. The committee also advanced SB 1273, which would allow short-form social media videos to promote instructional events at wineries, and SB 917, which would loosen farmers’ market rules so more small wineries can sell wine there; both were supported by wine industry representatives and sent forward on due pass motions. The transcript then began SB 1240, which would create an Office of Nonprofit Empowerment to help nonprofits navigate state procurement, grants, and payment systems, with strong support from nonprofit organizations.

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• A few days ago, Virginia took action to adopt basically what we are doing here.
• Will Breger from State Strategies on behalf of Climate Action California.
• Will Breger, Climate Action California, in support.
• Chair and members, Will Breger, Climate Action, California in support.
• That is not adverse to business interest. So I very much appreciate it.

Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on SB 868, the Plug and Play Solar Act, which would streamline approvals for portable plug-in solar devices while setting safety standards. The author and supporters argued the bill would help renters and homeowners with high electricity bills by allowing low-cost balcony solar systems to reduce monthly costs, and they emphasized that the devices would not feed power back to the grid. Supporters included environmental and consumer groups, solar advocates, and many members of the public. Opponents, including electrical workers, firefighters, utilities, and PG&E, raised concerns about shock, fire, overloading, and the need for California-specific building standards. After discussion, the author agreed to committee amendments and later to add compliance with the California Electrical Code in addition to the National Electrical Code; several opponents said that change would move them to neutral. The committee then voted to pass SB 868 out as amended to Senate Judiciary, with some members expressing support while reserving concerns about safety as the bill moves forward. The committee then took up SB 886, dealing with data center electricity use and ratepayer protections. The author said the bill is intended to prevent large data centers from shifting grid and infrastructure costs onto other customers, citing rapid growth in data center demand and examples from other states. Supporters, including TURN and climate groups, said the bill would require data centers to pay for their own grid impacts, pre-fund long-term clean energy resources, participate in demand response, and cover related costs. Opponents from the data center industry, tech and business groups, utilities, and some energy users argued the bill was unnecessary, could duplicate CPUC processes, and could create discriminatory rate treatment or operational problems, especially around mandatory demand response and limits on backup generation. Committee staff described amendments narrowing the bill to large data centers, clarifying tariff and cost-allocation provisions, replacing a storage requirement with a long-term zero-carbon procurement mechanism, and exempting certain public and utility facilities. Members discussed the balance between affordability, reliability, and clean energy, with the bill framed as a way to protect ratepayers while allowing data center growth.

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• So, I ask each of you to consider what number you are personally comfortable with before action should
• </c> before action should be taken. before action should be taken. Thank<00:14:52.680><c> you.
• </c><00:18:36.880><c> and</c> increased disciplinary actions and increased disciplinary actions and adverse
• </c> acted improperly or taken some actions acted improperly or taken some actions that<00:48:01.480>
• </c> according to recent board action. according to recent board action. 704<00:51:18.535><c> [clears

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee considered an emergency regulation from the Kentucky Board of Optometric Examiners, 201 KAR 5021E, along with a staff amendment to conform the text to KRS Chapter 13A. The regulation was described as implementing an Attorney General opinion and a review of optometrists licensed during the 2020–2023 period when alternative testing and waivers were used during the COVID-19 era. The board explained that the rule requires affected licensees to complete specified examinations or an alternative certification before renewing in 2027, and that it now removes the OEBC Canadian exam as a future pathway while preserving recognition of OEBC results submitted during the period when that option was in effect. The staff amendment was approved without objection. Testimony was sharply divided. Board representatives and the Attorney General’s office said the regulation is needed to protect public health and to bring the licensure review into the formal administrative process. They said the NBEO Part 3 exam is the nationally recognized hands-on clinical licensure test, while the American Board of Optometry certification is a post-licensure credential for already licensed practitioners and is not a substitute for initial licensure testing. They also said no other state uses the ABOC certification for licensure, and that the board’s approach balances fairness, due process, and public protection. Opponents argued the regulation would allow individuals who were improperly licensed to continue practicing without meeting the same standards as other Kentucky optometrists. A representative from the Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation described cases of alleged inadequate care and urged the committee to require full national board passage before independent practice. Representatives from ARBO and NBEO said the emergency regulation is not justified as an emergency, does not adequately address public safety or fiscal impacts, and exceeds the board’s authority by creating a renewal path for licensees whose initial licensure was challenged. They emphasized that NBEO Part 3 is a practical, hands-on exam and that the ABOC certification is not designed or validated for initial licensure. The committee asked several questions about the differences between the exams, and no final vote on the regulation itself was described in the transcript beyond approval of the staff amendment.

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• It considers both the caregiver's actions and inactions, as well as the impact to the child, so actions
• </c><00:11:56.440><c> and</c> caregiver's actions and caregiver's actions and inactions<00:11:58.480>
• adverse expected to produce significant adverse impact<00:12:08.839><c> on</c><00:12:08.959><c> a</c
• And so really it's the twofold: it's what is the action or action of the caregiver, and then what is
• And so really it's the twofold: it's what is the action or action of the caregiver, and then what is

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee met on House Bill 553, which concerns the definitions of child abuse and neglect in RSA 169-C, including psychological maltreatment and the rebuttable presumption of harm. The chair and members emphasized that the bill is intended to clarify definitions rather than create punishments, and they discussed concerns that had arisen after the bill’s earlier drafting. Representative Eimon stated his view that the bill is constitutional, citing case law, and members noted that amendment 114 would restore language refined by the prior study committee and address trauma-informed wording, especially around substance use disorder and newborns. A major portion of the discussion focused on whether the bill could be read to treat ordinary parental discipline or disagreements with a child—such as grounding, taking away car keys or a phone, or refusing gender-affirming care—as abuse or neglect. DCF Deputy Director Jen Ross explained that screeners look at the nature of the allegation and whether the parent’s conduct is likely to cause serious psychological or emotional harm; she said routine discipline or prudent parenting would not be screened in, while persistent ridiculing, terrorizing, bullying, isolating, threats, or similar conduct could qualify. She also said that denial of gender-affirming care, by itself, would not be treated as neglect, but the agency would consider the full context and any resulting harm or need for mental health care. DCF General Counsel Susan Larby added that the legislature’s earlier definition of psychological maltreatment and related policy already focus on pervasive emotionally abusive behavior, and that the bill is meant to make the statute more understandable and transparent, not to change the core neglect standard. She and other speakers said the goal is to identify serious harm and provide services, not to remove children for ordinary parental decisions. Lisa Massio of the Office of the Child Advocate said the bill and related placement language are intended to preserve family unity and fill gaps where courts have interpreted neglect too narrowly or inconsistently. Members also discussed a proposed concise analysis from Representative Maral and asked about CPSW qualifications and training; DCF said staff generally have backgrounds in human services, social work, psychology, or education and receive a 12-week Core Academy on policy, law, investigations, and family engagement. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and members indicated they wanted to continue refining the amendment before sending anything to the Office of Legislative Services.

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• So that's why we advocate for a comprehensive emergency action plan that everyone know, not only CPR,
• It's simply that sometimes If anybody chooses to to sue the department or pursue an action against the
• You always do this whenever we take action like this. OK, thank you. Other questions? OK. Oh, OK.
• Perhaps they had an adverse reaction previously. And again, Mr.
• Um, they have charts that show adverse reactions and death for all the medications that are available

Bills: HB 265, HB25

Keywords: youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid, public health, child protection, camp operator, camp counselor, Health and Safety Code