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Relating to private land available for public use for recreational purposes
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 18, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 8, 2022
- Done: House committeeFebruary 14, 2022
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2415
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2415 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2415 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People who let others use their private land for free to walk, jog, or ride bicycles would not be responsible for keeping the area safe. This change includes railroad paths and land within cities used for these activities. Owners would not have to warn people about dangerous spots or structures on the property.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to private land available for public use for recreational purposes. The bill defines “bicycle” to mean a device having at least one saddle or seat for the use of a rider that is propelled by human power or a low-speed electric bicycle regardless of the number of wheels. The bill amends the definition of “land” to include privately owned railroad rights-of-way or crossings and to include land located in a municipality in connection with or while being used for a recreational purpose. The bill amends the definition of “recreational purpose” to include jogging, walking, and bicycle riding. Current law provides that a holder of land who makes the land available for a public recreational purpose without charge does not owe a duty of care to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others for a recreational purpose or urban deer control, or to give any warning of a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity on such premises to persons entering for such purposes.
House subcommittee
Named February 8, 2022. On February 8, 2022 it recommended amendment and passage.
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Similar bills
- HF 35 Relating to private land available for public use for recreational purposes90th General Assembly · Signed by GovernorNearly identical
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