SB261

AN ACT relating to pedestrian swinging bridges.

Complete·4/23/26

Kentucky SB261 amends state law to clarify the liability of landowners who make their property available for recreational use, including pedestrian.

Kentucky SB261 amends state law to limit the liability of landowners who make their property available for recreational use, including pedestrian swinging bridges. The bill specifies that landowners do not owe a duty of care to recreational users unless they charge for entry. It also outlines the powers of county governments, including the ability to enact ordinances, levy taxes, and provide public services.

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  • Implementation
  • Impact
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  • Critical Issues

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

93 Yea

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3 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15

12:00 AM

House Committee On Economic Development And Workforce Investment

Mar 4

11:00 AM

Senate Committee On State And Local Government

History

Apr 23

Senate

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 192)

Apr 15

House

taken from Committee on Committees (H)

Apr 15

House

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)