Relating to the definition of facility for purposes of workplace violence prevention requirements.

HB 1531 expands the definition of "facility" under Texas' workplace violence prevention law to include specific healthcare settings. It directly affects home health agencies (with ≥2 RNs), hospitals, nursing facilities, ambulatory surgical centers, emergency care facilities, and mental hospitals by requiring them to comply with Chapter 331 of the Health and Safety Code. The bill adds these facilities to the list of entities subject to workplace violence prevention requirements, such as safety plans and training. Agencies added by this bill must comply with these rules by September 1, 2026. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.