HB768

Revise civil liability laws relating to equine activities and waivers

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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.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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3 Nay

DDR

Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

History

May 19, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 13, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 7, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor