LIABILITY RELEASE; CAMPING ACTIVITIES S.B. 672:
SUMMARY OF BILL
ON THIRD READING
Senate Bill 672 (as reported by the Committee of the Whole)
Committee: Outdoor Recreation and Tourism
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Estates and Protected Individuals Code to allow a parent or guardian of a minor to release a person from liability for personal injuries sustained by the minor during participation in camping activities.
The Code allows the parent or guardian of a minor, before the minor participates in a recreational activity, to release a person from liability for economic or noneconomic damages for personal injury sustained by the minor during the specific recreational activity for which the release was provided.
The release only releases the sponsor, organizer, or other person from liability for injury or death that results solely from the inherent risks of the recreational activity, and does not apply to liability for that person's own negligence or the negligence of its employees or agents that causes or contributes to the injury or death.
"Recreational activity" means active participation in an athletic or recreational sport. Under the bill, the term also would include participation in a camping activity. The bill would define "camping activity" as an outdoor recreation activity planned and carried out by the owner and operator of a camp.
MCL 700.5109 Legislative Analyst: Jeff Mann
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 3-2-16 Fiscal Analyst: Ryan Bergan
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.