Bill > A02221

This bill amends the New York General Obligations Law to expand the list of activities for which property owners are not legally responsible for maintaining safe conditions. Specifically, the bill adds "noncommercial aviation" to an existing list of recreational activities where property owners have no duty to ensure safety or warn about potential hazards. The existing list already includes activities like hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and snowmobile operation. By adding noncommercial aviation, the bill means that if someone uses private property for non-commercial flying activities (such as personal recreational flying) and is injured, the property owner would not be legally liable for those injuries. This provision appears designed to protect landowners from potential lawsuits related to amateur or hobbyist aviation activities conducted on or above their property. The amendment becomes effective immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2221