HB 12

  • Hawaii House Bill
  • 2025 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 16, 2025
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating To Tort Liability.

Abstract

Clarifies that persons who enter private property for recreational purposes have no cause of action, unless exempted under law. Requires courts to award attorneys' fees and costs to landowners if plaintiffs bring unreasonable actions. Establishes, as a matter of law, that persons participating in outdoor recreational activities accept the inherent risks, dangers, or hazards in the activities. Clarifies the definitions for "recreational purpose" and "recreational user".

Bill Sponsors (1)

Votes


No votes to display

Actions


Jan 28, 2025

House

The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

Jan 24, 2025

House

Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 01-28-25 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

Jan 21, 2025

House

Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1

  • Referral-Committee
Water & Land Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Finance

Jan 16, 2025

House

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

Jan 09, 2025

House

Prefiled.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
HB12 PDF HTML

Related Documents

Document Format
No related documents.

Sources

Data on Open States is updated periodically throughout the day from the official website of the Hawaii State Legislature.

If you notice any inconsistencies with these official sources, feel free to file an issue.