bill requiring abuse prevention training for amusement ride workers

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89R5912 PRL-D

By: Middleton
S.B. No. 2715

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to sexual abuse and assault prevention training for

employees of amusement ride operators.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. Section 2151.101(a), Occupations Code, is

amended to read as follows:

(a) A person may not operate an amusement ride unless the

person:

(1) has had the amusement ride inspected at least once

a year by an insurer or a person with whom the insurer has

contracted;

(2) obtains a written certificate from the insurer or

person with whom the insurer has contracted stating that the

amusement ride:

(A) has been inspected;

(B) meets the standards for insurance coverage;

and

(C) is covered by the insurance required by

Subdivision (3);

(3) except as provided by Sections 2151.1011 and

2151.1012, has a combined single limit or split limit insurance

policy currently in effect written by an insurance company

authorized to do business in this state or by a surplus lines

insurer, as defined by Chapter 981, Insurance Code, or has an

independently procured policy subject to Chapter 101, Insurance

Code, insuring the owner or operator against liability for injury

to persons arising out of the use of the amusement ride in an amount

of not less than:

(A) for Class A amusement rides:

(i) $100,000 bodily injury and $50,000

property damage per occurrence with a $300,000 annual aggregate; or

(ii) a $150,000 per occurrence combined

single limit with a $300,000 annual aggregate; and

(B) for Class B amusement rides:

(i) $1,000,000 bodily injury and $500,000

property damage per occurrence; or

(ii) $1,500,000 per occurrence combined

single limit;

(4) files with the commissioner, as required by this

chapter, the inspection certificate and the insurance policy or a

photocopy of the certificate or policy authorized by the

commissioner; [ and ]

(5) files with each sponsor, lessor, landowner, or

other person responsible for the amusement ride being offered for

use by the public a photocopy of the inspection certificate and the

insurance policy required by this subsection ; and

(6) requires each employee to complete a training

program on sexual abuse and assault prevention .

SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.