Plain English Breakdown
The bill summary does not specify which governmental entities will be affected.
Governmental Entity Limited Liability Act
This act amends Indiana's civil procedure laws by providing governmental entities with immunity when operating activities on land leased from the federal government and updates the definition of 'extreme sport area' to include obstacle courses.
What This Bill Does
- Provides governmental entities with immunity from tort claims if they are running activities on land leased from the federal government.
- Expands the definition of 'extreme sport area' to include obstacle courses.
Who It Names or Affects
- Governmental entities that lease land from the federal government and run activities there
- People who participate in extreme sports, including those at obstacle courses
Terms To Know
- immunity
- Protection from being sued or held responsible for certain actions.
- extreme sport area
- A place where people can do dangerous sports and activities, now including obstacle courses.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify which governmental entities will be affected.
- It is unclear how this change will affect current laws or court cases.