Bill > AB880

This bill establishes new protections for racing facilities by limiting nuisance lawsuits. Specifically, it prevents political subdivisions, such as cities or towns, from creating private legal actions that go against these limitations. The bill defines a "racing facility" broadly to include racetracks, spectator areas, garages, and associated grounds used for competitive motorsports races. Under the new law, a racing facility cannot be considered a public or private nuisance if the lawsuit is brought by someone who owns property within a 5-mile radius of the facility and if the facility was already built or operating before that person bought or improved their property. However, these protections do not apply if the racing facility significantly expands its operations, leading to a substantial increase in its overall use, such as a notable rise in the number of racing event days beyond what was typical when the neighboring property owner acquired or improved their land.