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AR HB1611

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Pierce

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 18-60-108 to establish that owners, lessees, or occupants of land owe no duty of care to trespassers and are not liable for injuries to trespassers.

  • Liability only arises after the property owner becomes aware of a trespasser's presence on the premises, and then only for willful or wanton misconduct by the owner, lessee, or occupant.

  • Preserves the doctrine of attractive nuisance but prohibits its use as a basis for liability on agricultural land for injuries to trespassers over 18 years of age.

  • Defines "trespasser" as a person who enters another's property without permission and without express or implied invitation.

Legislative Description

To Protect An Owner, Lessee, Or Occupant Of Land From Liability To A Trespasser.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/22/2011
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development2/28/2011

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