2009 House Bill 4970

Authorize enforceable children sports liability waivers

Introduced in the House

May 19, 2009

Introduced by Rep. John Walsh (R-19)

To explicitly state in statute that a parent or guardian of a minor who participates in sports or a recreational activity may release the organizer, sponsor or property owner in advance from liability for economic or noneconomic damages for injuries sustained by the minor. A recent Court of Appeals decision (Woodman v. Kera) determined that parents do not have the right to waive liability for their children.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 10, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.