HCS HB 857 -- RECREATIONAL LAND USE

SPONSOR:  Pollock

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on State
Parks and Waterways by a vote of 11 to 0.

This substitute changes the laws regarding recreational land use.
In its main provisions, the substitute:

(1)  Encourages the development of trails within the right-of-way
of existing railroad lines; and

(2)  Establishes the Landowner Liability Protection Act to
provide immunity to property owners that allow the recreational
use of their property without charge.  No duty of care toward
individuals engaging in recreational activities or assurance of
safe premises is imposed on a landowner, and individuals engaging
in recreational activities will assume responsibility for their
own acts and omissions.  Landowners will be liable for
intentional, unlawful, willful, or wanton acts that cause injury.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2010, FY 2011, and
FY 2012.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill will protect landowners
when individuals are using their land or wander onto their land
while engaging in certain recreational activities.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Pollock; and Missouri
Park and Recreation Association.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:25 am