The proposed bill seeks to amend existing laws in Arkansas concerning outdoor recreation activities by establishing a new subchapter titled "Recreational Tramways" under Arkansas Code Title 15, Chapter 11. This subchapter outlines the responsibilities and liabilities of outdoor recreation and tramway operators, emphasizing the economic benefits of outdoor activities and the inherent risks involved. Key definitions are provided, including "recreational tramway," "outdoor recreation activity," and "outdoor recreation operator." The bill mandates that tramway operators maintain safe operations, conduct annual inspections in accordance with the ANSI Ski Lift Code, provide instructions for participants unfamiliar with tramway use, and post safety signage. It also delineates the responsibilities of outdoor recreation operators to ensure safety and prevent negligence.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions regarding liability, stating that outdoor recreation and tramway operators are not required to eliminate or control inherent risks associated with these activities, with participants presumed to understand and accept these risks. It specifies that operators can only be held liable for intentional, reckless, or grossly negligent acts that directly cause harm, and they are not liable for injuries resulting from an individual's own negligence. The bill also empowers the Arkansas Occupational Safety and Health office to conduct inspections of recreational tramways without a warrant and establishes a claims process against state entities related to outdoor recreation activities.