House Bill 342

(As Passed the House)

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 89-2-3 AND 89-2-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ADD CYCLING TO THE ACTIVITIES EXEMPT FROM LIABILITY FOR RECREATIONAL LANDOWNERS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

SECTION 1. Section 89-2-3, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

89-2-3. The term "outdoor recreational purposes" as used in this article shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, picnicking, hiking, cycling, pleasure driving, nature study, water skiing and visiting historical, archaeological, scenic or scientific sites.

SECTION 2. Section 89-2-25, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

89-2-25. Any landowner who gives permission to another person to hunt, fish, trap, camp, hike, cycle or sightsee upon land or premises shall not, by the sole act of giving such permission, be considered or construed to have:

(a) Extended any assurance that the premises are safe for such purposes;

(b) Caused the person to whom permission has been granted to be constituted the legal status of an invitee to whom a duty of care is owed; or

(c) Assumed responsibility or liability for any injury to such person or his property caused by any act of such person to whom permission has been granted, except as provided in Section 89-2-27.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2024.