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HB 3481 establishes regulations for trampoline courts, requiring inspections, insurance coverage, and safety measures to ensure public safety. The bill defines a trampoline court as a commercial facility containing one or more trampolines or foam pits but excludes gymnastics training facilities. It mandates that trampoline courts undergo annual inspections by a qualified inspector, with the results filed with the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). Operators must maintain at least $1 million in liability insurance and display safety instructions at the facility. The bill also requires trampoline court operators to report serious injuries (death, disfigurement, or permanent impairment) to the TDI within 48 hours and mandates public signage on injury reporting procedures. Patrons assume inherent risks of trampoline use but must follow posted safety instructions, refrain from using trampolines while intoxicated, and properly engage safety equipment. Local governments may satisfy the insurance requirement through an interlocal agreement. Courts may issue injunctions against noncompliant trampoline courts, and they must remain closed until an inspector certifies compliance. The TDI must adopt rules to implement the bill by December 1, 2025, and the law takes full effect on December 1, 2025, with rulemaking provisions effective September 1, 2025.
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Chris Turner