The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Margaret M. Corley.
DIGEST
SB 94 Original 2020 Regular Session Allain
Present law provides for limitations of liability of landowners of property used for recreational
purposes.
Present law provides that an owner, except in certain circumstances, who permits any person to use
his land for recreational purposes, with or without charge, does not thereby:
(1)Assure that the premises are safe for any purposes.
(2)Grant the person the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed.
(3)Incur liability for any injury to person or property caused by any defect in the land regardless
of whether naturally occurring or man-made.
Proposed law retains present law.
Proposed law provides for the definition of land to include water bottoms.
Proposed law provides that the court may award reasonable attorney fees and court costs to the
owner in any civil action if the court finds that the owner is immune from suit in accordance with
present law.
Effective August 1, 2020.
(Amends R.S. 9:2795(A)(1); adds R.S. 9:2795(G))