Provides limited civil liability immunity to farmers hosting agritourism activities.
This bill provides limited liability protection to New Jersey farmers hosting agritourism activities, such as pick-your-own farms, animal exhibits, or nature watching tours. It shields farmers from legal claims related to "inherent risks" like animal behavior, weather, or land conditions, provided they post required warnings at entrances and include them in written contracts. Exceptions apply if farmers act with gross negligence, conceal dangers, intentionally harm participants, or commit willful misconduct. The law specifically excludes roadside farm stands and retail food sales from coverage.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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P
Dawn Fantasia
RRepublican
Co
Alex Sauickie
RRepublican
Co
Erik Peterson
RRepublican
Co
Mike Inganamort
RRepublican
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