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.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 5, 2026
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Mark Maynard
RRepublican
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