Montana HB768 revises civil liability laws for equine activities, limiting liability for sponsors and professionals.

Montana HB768 amends civil liability laws for equine activities, limiting the liability of equine activity sponsors and professionals for injuries resulting from inherent risks. The bill allows waivers to be legally challenged on other grounds. It specifies that sponsors and professionals are not liable for injuries from inherent risks, except in cases of ordinary negligence, willful or wanton disregard for safety, intentional injury, or failure to inspect or maintain equipment.

Montana HB768 revises civil liability laws for equine activities, limiting liability for sponsors and professionals.

Montana HB768 amends civil liability laws for equine activities, limiting the liability of equine activity sponsors and professionals for injuries resulting from inherent risks. The bill allows waivers to be legally challenged on other grounds. It specifies that sponsors and professionals are not liable for injuries from inherent risks, except in cases of ordinary negligence, willful or wanton disregard for safety, intentional injury, or failure to inspect or maintain equipment.