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MS HB1117

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Fred Shanks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "cycling" to the definition of "outdoor recreational purposes" under Mississippi's recreational land use statute, alongside existing activities like hunting, fishing, swimming, hiking, and camping

  • Protects landowners who give permission for others to cycle on their property from being held liable for injuries, unless gross negligence or willful misconduct applies

  • Landowners granting cycling permission are not considered to have assured the premises are safe, created an invitee relationship, or assumed responsibility for cyclist injuries

  • Effective date: July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Recreational landowners; add cycling to the list of activities exempt from liability.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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