Bill > HB0098

This bill amends the existing Utah law regarding landowner liability by modifying the definition of "recreational purpose" to expand the list of activities that landowners have limited liability for when people enter their property. Specifically, the bill adds three new recreational activities to the existing list: climbing a via ferrata route (a type of climbing route with fixed metal cables and ladders), target shooting, and renumbers the previous catch-all category. The bill also makes a minor technical change by replacing the word "person" with "individual" in the definition section. The broader context of this law is to protect landowners from liability when individuals engage in various recreational activities on their property, as long as the individuals are not trespassing and the landowner has not charged a fee for entry. The bill will take effect on May 7, 2025, providing clarity and potentially additional protections for landowners who allow recreational use of their land.

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