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IL HB4524

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Dwight Kay

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "land" under the Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act to exclude a dwelling and immediately adjacent property used primarily for living activities, replacing the broader exclusion of "residential buildings or residential property."

  • Expands "recreational or conservation purpose" to include any recreational pursuit or activity engaged in for exercise, relaxation, sport, pleasure, or education, in addition to hunting and recreational shooting.

  • Adds to the definition of "charge" a nominal fee requested by the owner for defraying the cost of maintaining the land, which is not considered a profit-seeking charge.

  • Clarifies that owners who request a nominal maintenance fee are not limited in their liability protection under the Act for injuries occurring on the land.

  • Modifies liability exceptions to exclude liability based upon naturally occurring conditions, features, or properties on the land.

Legislative Description

REC LAND WATER USE-DWELLING

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules3/9/2012
Judiciary I - Civil Law2/17/2012
Rules1/31/2012

Full Bill Text

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