Modifies a provision relating to liability for equine or livestock activities
HB 2544 limits liability for injuries during equine or livestock activities by shielding sponsors, professionals, owners, and facilities from claims related to "inherent risks" like animal behavior, terrain hazards, or participant negligence. It directly affects participants in activities such as horseback riding, shows, training, or livestock events who might otherwise sue organizers. Key exceptions allow liability if faulty equipment caused harm, if organizers failed to assess participant safety, or if they ignored dangerous conditions without warning signs. The bill also requires sponsors to post visible safety warnings at facilities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 22, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 22, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mitch Boggs
RRepublican
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