Relating to resident safety from criminal activity in senior retirement communities.
HB 3195 requires senior retirement communities (defined as residential communities with at least 20 units offering shared amenities like security or dining) to implement specific safety measures. The bill mandates that communities conduct criminal background checks on their own employees using Texas DPS records, disclose in resident contracts whether service providers (like contractors) must also undergo such checks, and maintain a written safety policy for addressing criminal activity risks to residents. These requirements apply to all qualifying communities except healthcare facilities, boarding homes, or federally regulated housing. The law aims to enhance resident safety through transparency and proactive security protocols.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
6
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Human Services
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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