Bill > HB1076

This bill establishes legal protections for owners, spectators, and promoters of off-road vehicle use on private property by creating immunity from civil liability for injuries or property damage resulting from inherent risks of off-road vehicle activities. The bill defines key terms such as "off-road vehicle" (a self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for off-road use), "participant" (an individual using an off-road vehicle on an owner's property), "owner" (the property owner providing land for off-road vehicle use), and "promoter" (an individual or entity organizing off-road vehicle activities. While providing broad liability protection, the bill specifically excludes situations involving intentional injury, gross negligence, failure to use ordinary care, or willful misconduct that proximately causes injury or death. The bill also outlines specific inherent risks, which include surface variations that might cause vehicle control issues, collisions with objects, animal attacks, operator errors, equipment failures, and potential medical complications in remote locations. The liability immunity applies to claims brought by participants or their legal representatives, and the law is set to take effect on July 1, 2026. Notably, the bill does not apply to employer-employee relationships and maintains standard legal accountability for serious breaches of duty of care.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1076/details