HB12

Hawaii HB12 clarifies landowner liability for recreational injuries, protecting landowners from lawsuits and awarding fees to landowners if.

Hawaii HB12 amends the state's liability law to better protect landowners from lawsuits related to recreational injuries on their property. The bill clarifies that landowners are not liable for injuries resulting from inherent risks of outdoor activities. It also requires courts to award landowners their reasonable attorneys' fees and costs if plaintiffs have no reasonable basis for their claims. Additionally, the bill updates definitions for "recreational purpose" and "recreational user." This legislation aims to encourage more landowners to open their properties for public recreational use.