VT S0261

Expands the definition of "land" under Vermont's landowner liability statutes (12 V.S.A. § 5792) to include railroad property, railroad rights-of-way, and utility corridors where public access is permitted

Extends existing recreational use liability protections to railroads and utilities that allow public access to their properties for recreational purposes

Maintains exclusions from liability protection for areas developed for commercial recreational uses, equipment/machinery/personal property, and most structures not used for land access

Introduced by Senators Harrison, Gulick, and Clarkson

Effective date: July 1, 2026