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Senate advances bill shielding cities from some recreational-liability claims amid constitutional concerns
Summary
The Senate moved House Bill 107 forward to third reading after lengthy debate. The bill would grant immunity to cities and counties for injuries arising from inherent risks of recreational activities (expanded to include hiking and biking); opponents warned of constitutional problems and urged caution.
Senators spent a sustained portion of the March 2, 1999 floor session debating House Bill 107, a measure that would extend immunity to cities and counties when injuries arise from the "inherent risk" of recreational activities such as skateboarding, rodeos and (by amendment) hiking and biking.
Sponsor Senator Valentine described HB107 as intended to remove a liability barrier that discourages local governments from permitting or encouraging…
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