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VT S0261
VT S0261An act relating to liability limitations for certain railroad and utility property open to the public for recreational use
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to limit the liability of railroads and utilities that make portions of their properties available to the general public for recreational use.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Vermont law to expand the definition of "land" for liability purposes to include railroad property, railroad rights-of-way, and utility corridors when public access is permitted for recreational use, meaning that railroads and utility companies can have their liability limited if they allow the public to use these areas for activities like hiking or biking, similar to how landowners are protected when they open their undeveloped land, water, fences, bridges, and walkways to the public; this change will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate Committee on Transportation Hearing (11:15:00 2/20/2026 Room 3) (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.261 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/S-0261/S-0261%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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