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FL H1323

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Civil Justice Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 513.201, F.S. to provide civil liability immunity for private campground owners and employees for injuries, deaths, or property damage resulting from inherent risks of camping.

  • Defines "inherent risk of camping" to include natural features, uneven terrain, water bodies, negligent third parties (unknown to operator), wildlife, weather, fires, violations of safety rules, and actions exceeding a person's physical abilities.

  • Immunity does not apply if the campground operator intentionally injures/kills someone or intentionally damages property, or commits willful or wanton disregard for safety that proximately causes injury or damage.

  • Requires private campground operators to post a sign with a specific WARNING notice in black letters at least 1 inch high at the entrance and include the notice in any written contracts with campers.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Private Campground Liability

Last Action

Died in Judiciary Committee

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/21/2023
Civil Justice Subcommittee3/6/2023

Full Bill Text

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