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HI SB1079

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2011

Primary Sponsor

Clayton Hee

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that owners of range land owe no duty of care to trespassers for injuries, property damage, or death occurring on the property, provided the land is fenced, enclosed, or marked with a "No Trespassing" sign with letters at least two inches in height.

  • Exempts range land owners from liability protections when their acts are grossly negligent, willful, wanton, or intentional, and does not apply to children 12 years old or younger when the owner knows or should reasonably anticipate their presence.

  • Defines "range land" as property exceeding four acres used primarily for livestock grazing, dairying, or keeping of equine and bovine animals, including appurtenant roadways, buildings, and equipment.

  • Requires the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation to report to the legislature by twenty days prior to the 2013 regular session on the number of personal injury claims brought by trespassers against cropland owners.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2012, and expires December 31, 2017.

Legislative Description

Landowner Liability; Trespass

Last Action

(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 649).

4/19/2011

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/18/2011
Judiciary and Labor1/24/2011

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