SB 2176

  • Hawaii Senate Bill
  • 2024 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Jan 18, 2024
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Relating To Tort Liability.

Abstract

Clarifies that persons or minors that enter private property with or without charge by a landowner for recreational purposes have no cause of action, unless exempted under law. Requires a court to award attorneys' fees and costs to landowners if plaintiffs bring unreasonable claims. Establishes as a matter of law, persons or minors participating in outdoor recreational activities accept the inherent dangers in the activities.

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Feb 07, 2024

Senate

The recommendation was not adopted.

Senate

The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Chang ; 3 No(es): Senator(s) Elefante, McKelvey, Fevella; and 0 Excused: none.

Feb 02, 2024

Senate

The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-24 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

Jan 18, 2024

Senate

Referred to WTL, JDC.

  • Referral-Committee
Water and Land Judiciary

Senate

Passed First Reading.

Senate

Introduced.

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