An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to civil actions and proceedings, providing for prohibiting agreements exempting recreational facilities from liability.
This bill prohibits recreational facilities in Pennsylvania from using contracts to exempt themselves from liability for injuries caused by a lack of safety equipment or trained staff. It directly affects commercial gyms, swimming pools, athletic centers, and amusement attractions by making such liability waivers unenforceable. The law defines required safety measures as having accessible surveillance cameras, first aid kits, and automated external defibrillators, along with employees trained in CPR, AED use, or certified lifeguarding. Any agreement entered into on or after the bill's effective date that attempts to release a facility from responsibility for these specific safety failures will be considered void.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 29, 2026
Last action Jun 8, 2026
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4
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Committee
3
Jun 8, 2026
Committee
Re-committed to Rules
lower
Jun 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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