SB24-058 Summary

• Expands the definition of "owner" under Colorado's recreational use statute to include holders of conservation easements and clarifies that occupants, tenants, and lessees are covered.

• Adds a new "primary access point" definition as a location at a trailhead or along a trail where an owner allows individuals to legally enter land for recreational purposes.

• Expands the definition of "recreational purpose" to include additional activities such as trail running, backcountry skiing and snowboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking, rafting, paragliding, and ice climbing.

• Provides liability protection for owners who post specific warning signs (minimum 8x10 inches) at primary access points describing known dangerous conditions, use, structures, or activities that could cause harm.

• Establishes that individuals who leave designated recreational trails are deemed trespassing and clarifies that owners retain authority to restrict or prohibit recreational use and establish seasonal closures without liability implications.