HB2462

In general provisions relating to civil actions and proceedings, providing for prohibiting agreements exempting recreational facilities from liability.

Introduced·4/29/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2462 prohibits agreements that exempt recreational facilities from liability for injuries due to lack of safety equipment or trained.

HB2462 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to prohibit contracts or agreements that limit or release recreational facilities from liability for injuries caused by the absence of safety equipment or trained personnel. This includes facilities like commercial recreational facilities, athletic facilities, and amusement attractions. The act defines "safety equipment" and "trained personnel" and declares such agreements against public policy, void, and unenforceable. This provision applies to contracts entered into after the act's effective date.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Judiciary: PN3297, Report Bill As Committed

15 Yea

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11 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 8

10:30 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Jun 8

House

Reported as committed

Jun 8

House

First consideration

Jun 8

House

Re-committed to Rules