Relating to the maintenance of emergency communication devices for certain facilities serving vulnerable populations.

HB 152 requires certain facilities serving vulnerable populations (like children, elderly, or disabled individuals) located in floodplains or with a history of disaster-related communication failures to maintain emergency communication devices. Specifically, these facilities must have portable satellite equipment or radios that work without landlines or cell towers during emergencies. The bill creates civil liability if facilities fail to comply, allowing individuals to sue for damages and recover attorney fees. This law applies only to qualifying facilities and takes effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.