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IL SB3290

Bill

Status

Passed

8/1/2014

Primary Sponsor

Pat McGuire

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Premises Liability Act to define "off-road riding facility" as a closed course for off-highway vehicles used in events such as dirt track racing, drag racing, mud runs, or similar competitions, or thoroughfares used for off-highway motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles.

  • Grants criminal and civil immunity to owners and operators of off-road riding facilities existing before January 1, 2002 from liability arising from noise or sound emissions from normal use, and prohibits courts from enjoining facility operation based on noise.

  • Extends immunity to facilities opened after January 1, 2002 if they meet at least one requirement: all operating areas are 1,000 feet from occupied permanent dwellings, the facility complies with local zoning and was not prohibited, or the facility is government-operated or received grants under the Recreational Trails of Illinois Act.

  • Removes the word "normal" from noise immunity provisions to broaden protection against nuisance and trespass claims.

  • Excludes willful or wanton misconduct from immunity protection.

Legislative Description

LIABILITY: OFF-ROAD RIDING

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0847

8/1/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/23/2014
Rules3/6/2014
Judiciary2/25/2014
Assignments2/14/2014

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