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HI SB1285

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Les Ihara

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants immunity to state and county agencies and employees from liability for injuries or damages arising from hazardous recreational activities

  • Specifies recreational activities that qualify for limited liability protection for private landowners under current law

  • State and counties remain liable for injuries caused by their own negligent, reckless, or grossly negligent acts; immunity does not apply to state or county misconduct

  • Effective date set for July 1, 2020, to allow for further discussion regarding implementation and potential insurance solutions

  • Addresses Hawaii's tourism and recreation liability concerns while requiring individuals engaging in hazardous activities to assume personal responsibility and risk

Legislative Description

Hazardous Recreational Activity; Government Agencies; Private Landowners; Limited Liability

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL/WAM.

2/15/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor2/15/2013
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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