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NY A02320
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Hawley
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AI Summary
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Expands liability protection for owners of undeveloped land and agricultural land who allow public access for recreational activities including hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and other outdoor pursuits
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Defines "undeveloped premises" as property in its natural state without structures, though unpaved cleared paths and planted flora do not disqualify land from this classification
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Protects farm and "u-pick" operation owners from lawsuits for visitor injuries unless the owner knew of an unreasonable risk, failed to make conditions safe, and failed to warn visitors
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Creates the "Equine Activity Safety Code Act" limiting liability for equine activity sponsors and professionals for injuries resulting from inherent risks of horseback riding, training, shows, and other equine activities
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Requires equine professionals to post warning signs with minimum one-inch black letters and include liability warnings in all written contracts for services, instruction, or equipment rental
Legislative Description
Limits the liability of a farm or "u-pick" operation for injuries incurred while a person was picking and buying agricultural products; expands the limited exemption of a property owner from liability to a property owner who makes their premises available to others for any recreational use and to include owners of underdeveloped and/or land used in agricultural production; enacts the "equine activity safety code act".
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026