House Bill No. 5256, also known as File No. 511, is a legislative proposal concerning the liability of private campground owners for injuries that occur due to the inherent risks of camping. The bill stipulates that campers must assume the risk for any injuries they sustain from the inherent hazards of camping. However, the bill does not prevent lawsuits or limit the liability of campground owners or operators in cases where their actions constitute negligence, intentional harm, disregard for safety, failure to exercise ordinary care, or failure to post warning signs of known dangerous conditions.

The bill also mandates that any written contract between a camper and a private campground owner, or their employee or officer, must include a clearly readable warning notice that campers are assuming the risk of injury from camping's inherent hazards. The definition of "camping" within the bill encompasses all activities related to visiting, staying at, using, and leaving a private campground, including the use of any lodging on site. A "private campground" is defined as a parcel of land with five or more campsites, owned or operated by a private entity, and includes recreational vehicle parks. The bill is set to become effective on October 1, 2024.