Iowa HF917 shields motocross facilities from liability for participant injuries or deaths due to inherent risks, except in cases of intentional harm.

Iowa HF917 establishes immunity for motocross facilities from civil liability for participant injuries or deaths arising from inherent risks of motocross activities. This includes dangers like operator error, weather conditions, and natural events. However, facilities remain liable if they intentionally harm participants, are negligent, provide unsafe equipment, or fail to exercise reasonable care. The bill mandates that facilities post warning signs in visible locations. It does not affect existing claims or defenses or claims occurring before the bill's effective date of July 1, 2026.

Iowa HF917 shields motocross facilities from liability for participant injuries or deaths due to inherent risks, except in cases of intentional harm.

Iowa HF917 establishes immunity for motocross facilities from civil liability for participant injuries or deaths arising from inherent risks of motocross activities. This includes dangers like operator error, weather conditions, and natural events. However, facilities remain liable if they intentionally harm participants, are negligent, provide unsafe equipment, or fail to exercise reasonable care. The bill mandates that facilities post warning signs in visible locations. It does not affect existing claims or defenses or claims occurring before the bill's effective date of July 1, 2026.