HB629

Amending the act of February 2, 1966 (1965 P.L.1860, No.586), entitled "An act encouraging landowners to make land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes by limiting liability in connection therewith, and repealing certain acts," further providing for definitions, for duty to keep premises safe and warning and for assurance of safe premises and duty of care and responsibility and liability.

Introduced·2/20/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB629 amends the recreational use statute to clarify that volunteers and volunteer organizations are not liable for injuries on land.

Pennsylvania HB629 amends the act of February 2, 1966, which encourages landowners to make land and water areas available to the public for recreational purposes by limiting liability. The bill clarifies that volunteers and volunteer organizations are not liable for injuries to persons or property caused while hunting or using the land for recreational purposes. It also states that inviting or permitting recreational use does not extend any assurance of safety, confer legal status of an invitee or licensee, or assume responsibility for injuries caused by recreational users or landowners.

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Current
Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee
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History

Feb 20, 2025

House

Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development