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CT HB06557

Bill

Status

Passed

6/28/2011

Primary Sponsor

Selim Noujaim

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 52-557f of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2011
  • Expands the definition of "recreational purpose" to include bicycling in addition to hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, picnicking, hiking, pleasure driving, nature study, water skiing, snow skiing, ice skating, sledding, hang gliding, sport parachuting, hot air ballooning, and viewing historical, archaeological, scenic or scientific sites
  • Clarifies that "owner" includes municipalities, political subdivisions of the state, municipal corporations, special districts, and water or sewer districts
  • Excludes swimming pools, playing fields or courts, playgrounds, buildings with electrical service, and machinery attached to realty from liability protections when owned by public entities
  • Excludes paved public through roads open to the public for four-wheeled private passenger motor vehicles from liability protections when owned by public entities

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Liability For The Recreational Use Of Lands.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/13/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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