HB 2533 Hawaii House · 2024 Regular Session

RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.

Summary
Clarifies that persons or minors that enter private property with or without charge by a landowner for recreational purposes have no cause of action, unless exempted under law. Requires a court to award attorneys' fees and costs to landowners if plaintiffs bring unreasonable claims. Establishes as a matter of law, persons or minors participating in outdoor recreational activities accept the inherent dangers in the activities.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2024 Last action Jan 26, 2024
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
Jan 26, 2024
Committee
Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3
lower
Jan 24, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 23, 2024
Introduced
Pending introduction.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Sam Kong
DDemocratic
HI
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