Liability limits for motorized recreational vehicle activities created.
This bill establishes liability limits for injuries or deaths resulting from inherent risks associated with motorized recreational vehicle activities in Minnesota. It directly affects participants in activities involving off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, golf carts, motorcycles, and similar vehicles, as well as the organizations that sponsor or manage these events. The law defines inherent risks to include terrain variations, collisions, operator error, weather conditions, and spectator actions, while allowing participants to recover damages only in cases of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or when provided equipment is unreasonably dangerous. To qualify for liability protection, organizers must post clear warning signs at activity sites stating that participants assume the risk of injury or death. The provisions take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to legal claims arising on or after that date.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 26, 2026
Last action Mar 26, 2026
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Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
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Spencer Igo
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