Alabama Lawmakers Pass Camp Safety Bill Inspired by Death of Mountain Brook Girl in Texas Flood

Alabama lawmakers pass camp safety bill inspired by death of Mountain Brook girl in Texas flood

With only days left in the legislative session, Alabama lawmakers passed a camp safety bill that will now go to the governor's desk. The move comes after that horrific flood in Texas last year that killed dozens of young girls, two camp counselors and the camp director.

Alabama Legislature passes bill to improve safety at camps for children

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Supporters were at the Alabama State House today to urge lawmakers to pass the Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act. The bill would establish the state’s first uniform emergency preparedness standards for overnight youth camps, requiring licensed camps to maintain emergency plans, weather monitoring systems, flood safety protections, background checks for staff and annual safety training. On July 4, 2025, catastrophi…