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MO HB1929

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Austin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes notice requirements for lawsuits against amusement parks, owners, operators, employees, or agents for injuries or damages from defects or unsafe conditions on park property or amusement rides

  • Requires written or verbal notification to the owner or operator within two business days of the injury or damage, including location, time, and circumstances of the occurrence

  • Requires written notification within thirty days of the injury or damage if verbal notice was not provided within two business days

  • Waives the notice requirement if emergency services responded to the scene to treat alleged injuries from defects or unsafe conditions

  • Mandates amusement parks display a prominent sign at the main entrance with letters one to six inches tall providing a phone number and notifying visitors they must call within two business days to make a claim against the park

Legislative Description

Prohibits an action against an amusement park owner or operator for damages or injuries sustained due to a defect or unsafe condition unless notification is given within certain time frames

Last Action

Referred: Rules(H)

4/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules4/3/2014
Tourism And Natural Resources3/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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