2013 House Bill 4126

Revise horseback riding liability waiver

Introduced in the House

Jan. 29, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Joel Johnson (R-97)

To revise a law limiting the liability of stables and equine event organizers for injury, death or property damage resulting from an inherent risk of an equine activity, by changing an exception allowing suits for “negligence” so that it instead only allows suits for “willful and wanton disregard” for participants' safety.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

March 20, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 18, 2013

Passed in the House 59 to 48 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 23, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary