SB 751 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Limiting landowner liability when land is used for certain purposes

SB 751 limits landowner liability for injuries occurring on property leased to government entities for specific noncommercial uses, including military training, law enforcement exercises, wildlife propagation, and recreational activities. It removes the duty of care landowners owe to people entering such land, eliminating distinctions between invitees and licensees as clarified by the Mallet v. Pickens court case. Exceptions apply for deliberate harm or when landowners charge fees for entry beyond government payments. This bill directly affects landowners who lease property for these designated purposes in West Virginia.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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