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HI SB1007
Bill
AI Summary
- Clarifies that the State and counties have no duty to warn of dangerous natural conditions on voluntary trails that are not constructed, developed, or maintained by the State or a county
- Limits State and county liability for personal injuries occurring on improved public land by exempting unsanctioned, voluntary trails from warning requirements
- Received support from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, City and County of Honolulu, Access Fund, and individuals, with opposition from Hawaii Association for Justice
- Committees expressed concern that voluntary trails located near official maintained trails may create confusion about whether they are part of the official trail system, potentially exposing uninformed users to risk
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary with recommendation to investigate protective measures for the public regarding voluntary trails in close proximity to official state and county trails
Legislative Description
Public Land Liability; Voluntary Trails
Last Action
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Mizuno, Oshiro, Takai excused (3).
3/15/2013
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/15/2013
Water & Land3/7/2013
Ways and Means2/13/2013
Water and Land1/24/2013
Full Bill Text
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