BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2303 84R18806 CAE-D By: Kuempel; Fallon (Huffman) State Affairs 5/21/2015 Engrossed
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center H.B. 2303
84R18806 CAE-D By: Kuempel; Fallon (Huffman)
State Affairs
5/21/2015
Engrossed
Senate Research Center
H.B. 2303
84R18806 CAE-D
By: Kuempel; Fallon (Huffman)
State Affairs
5/21/2015
Engrossed
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT H.B. 2303 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to include the use of a recreational off-highway vehicle among the types of pleasure driving included in the definition of "recreation" for purposes of statutory provisions regarding the liability of certain owners, lessees, or occupants of land for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities by an individual who has entered the land. H.B. 2303 amends current law relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 75.001(3), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, to redefine "recreation" to mean certain activities, including pleasure driving, including off-road motorcycling and off-road automobile driving and the use of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles. SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective in regards to a cause of action. SECTION 3. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2015.
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
H.B. 2303 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to include the use of a recreational off-highway vehicle among the types of pleasure driving included in the definition of "recreation" for purposes of statutory provisions regarding the liability of certain owners, lessees, or occupants of land for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities by an individual who has entered the land.
H.B. 2303 amends current law relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Section 75.001(3), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, to redefine "recreation" to mean certain activities, including pleasure driving, including off-road motorcycling and off-road automobile driving and the use of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles.
SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective in regards to a cause of action.
SECTION 3. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2015.