SB0193

Governmental entity limited liability.

Introduced·1/6/26
Intr Text

Indiana SB0193 provides immunity from tort claims for governmental entities operating on federal land and expands immunity for extreme sport areas.

Indiana SB0193 amends the Indiana Code to provide immunity from tort claims for governmental entities operating activities on land leased from the federal government. It also expands the definition of "extreme sport area" to include obstacle courses. The bill grants immunity for governmental entities and their employees from liability for acts or omissions related to COVID-19 unless they involve gross negligence, willful or wanton misconduct, or intentional misconduct.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 8

Senate

Senator Niemeyer added as second author

Jan 6

Senate

Authored by Senator Walker G

Jan 6

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary