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FL S1054
Bill
Status
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Alexis Calatayud
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AI Summary
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Creates civil liability immunity for private campground owners, operators, and employees for injuries, deaths, or property damage resulting from inherent risks of camping.
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Defines "inherent risk of camping" to include natural features, uneven terrain, bodies of water, negligent actions by other campers, lack of lighting, fires, weather, wildlife, violations of safety rules, animals of other campers, and unauthorized persons on campsites.
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Immunity does not apply if the defendant intentionally causes harm, commits willful or wanton disregard for safety, or fails to post warning signs for known dangerous conditions resulting in prior injuries at the same location.
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Requires private campground operators to post conspicuous warning signs with letters at least 1 inch in height at the entrance and include a specific statutory warning notice in all written contracts with guests.
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Mandates courts award reasonable defense costs and attorney fees to private campgrounds or operators if immunity is successfully invoked; takes effect July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Private Campground Liability
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
5/5/2023