Relating to civil litigation; and declaring an emergency.

Passed on 4/14/26

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From the Legislature

The Act says that an operator can make a person doing sports, fitness or recreation waive some claims for negligence. The Act says that some types of claims may not be waived. The Act says that whether a risk is inherent to an activity is a question of law. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.5). [Digest: The Act says that an operator can make a person doing sports, fitness or recreation waive some claims for negligence. The Act says that some types of claims may not be waived. (Flesch Readability Score: 82.2).] Provides that an operator may require a participant in a sport, fitness or recreational activity to release the operator for claims for ordinary negligence under certain circumstances. Specifies certain types of claims that may not be waived. Provides that in a claim for damages for injuries sustained while a participant is engaged in a sport, fitness or recreational activity, whether a risk is inherent to the activity is a question of law. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 4

12:45 PM

Senate Judiciary Public Hearing

Feb 11

12:45 PM

Senate Judiciary Work Session

Feb 16

12:45 PM

Senate Judiciary Work Session

Feb 16

12:45 PM

Senate Judiciary Public Hearing

Mar 2

8:00 AM

House Rules Public Hearing

Mar 3

8:00 AM

House Rules Work Session

Mar 4

1:30 PM

House Rules Work Session