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CO SB184

CO SB184
Ski Area Safety Plans And Accident Reporting


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Introduced
03/18/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The bill updates the "Ski Safety Act of 1979" by: ! Requiring each ski area to adopt and publish, in printed form and on the ski area's website, if any, a safety plan specifying the governance, management, and operational roles, responsibilities, and practices of the ski area to prevent accidents and reduce the frequency and severity of injuries; and Requiring ski areas with an elevation drop of 500 feet or more and at least one elevated lift to: ! Collect and disseminate seasonal data on ski and snowboard accidents and deaths, including those occurring while boarding or exiting lifts; and Collect and make available, upon request, specific information about each accident, including where and when it occurred, the conditions at the time, the type of injuries and whether death occurred on site or following medical transport, and specified nonprivate information about the injured person. The bill makes any failure to create, maintain, and publish a safety plan or provide the required reports or data grounds for discipline by the passenger tramway safety board.

AI Summary

This bill updates the "Ski Safety Act of 1979" by requiring each ski area to adopt and publish a safety plan detailing the roles, responsibilities, and practices to prevent accidents and reduce injuries. It also requires ski areas with an elevation drop of 500 feet or more and at least one elevated lift to collect and report data on ski and snowboard accidents and deaths, including those occurring while boarding or exiting lifts. The bill makes failure to create, maintain, and publish a safety plan or provide the required reports or data grounds for discipline by the passenger tramway safety board.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely (on 04/15/2021)

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