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AR HB1465

Bill

Status

Passed

3/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Justin Gonzales

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Participants using dirtbikes on private property assume all inherent risks of dirtbike use, including injuries from surface variations, collisions with objects, operator error, animal attacks, and lack of nearby medical facilities

  • Private property owners who allow dirtbike use are shielded from liability for injuries or deaths resulting from inherent risks of dirtbike use

  • Liability protections do not apply to employer-employee relationships covered under Arkansas Workers' Compensation Law (§ 11-9-101 et seq.)

  • Property owners remain liable if they intentionally injure participants, commit gross negligence, provide knowingly unsafe dirtbikes, fail to exercise ordinary care, or engage in willful misconduct or criminal conduct

  • Approved March 18, 2025 as Act 312 of the 95th General Assembly Regular Session

Legislative Description

Concerning Dirtbike Use On Private Property; And To Establish The Liability Of An Owner Of Private Property.

Last Action

Notification that HB1465 is now Act 312

3/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/26/2025
Judiciary2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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