SB751

Limiting landowner liability when land is used for certain purposes

Introduced·2/5/26
Intr Text

Limits landowner liability for injuries on land used for military, law enforcement, or homeland defense training, and noncommercial recreational or.

West Virginia Senate Bill 751 aims to limit landowner liability for injuries to or caused by individuals entering or using land for noncommercial recreational purposes, wildlife propagation, military training, law enforcement training, or homeland defense training. The bill removes the duty of care for landowners who grant leases, easements, or licenses for these purposes, unless otherwise agreed in writing. It also clarifies statutory language in light of Mallet v. Pickens, 206 W.Va. 145, 522 S.E.2d 436 (1999), defines terms, and makes technical corrections.

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History

Feb 5

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 5

Senate

To Judiciary

Feb 5

Senate

Introduced in Senate