Introduced
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To establish that an owner of a nonmotorized rental watercraft (such as a canoe livery) is not liable for injuries sustained by renters or users of the craft that arise from the risk inherent in the watercraft’s use or operation, including waves, weather, collision avoidance maneuvers, failure of the renter or user’s own equipment, failure to wear a life preserver, having too many persons on board, or other actions of the renter or user of the boat.
Referred to the Committee on Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 68 to 36 (details)
To establish that an owner of a nonmotorized rental watercraft (such as a canoe livery) is not liable for injuries sustained by renters or users of the craft that arise from the risk inherent in the watercraft’s use or operation, including waves, weather, collision avoidance maneuvers, failure of the renter or user’s own equipment, failure to wear a life preserver, having too many persons on board, or other actions of the renter or user of the boat.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that requires canoe liveries to post signs alerting users to the risks in order to qualify for the bill's liability protections.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 26 to 10 (details)
To establish that an owner of a nonmotorized rental watercraft (such as a canoe livery) is not liable for injuries sustained by renters or users of the craft that arise from the risk inherent in the watercraft’s use or operation, including waves, weather, collision avoidance maneuvers, failure of the renter or user’s own equipment, failure to wear a life preserver, having too many persons on board, or other actions of the renter or user of the boat.
Passed in the House 73 to 33 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
