The bill proposes to repeal the existing section 537.325 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and replace it with a new section that outlines liability protections for equine and livestock activities. The new language defines key terms such as "equine activity," "livestock activity," "equine professional," and "inherent risks of equine or livestock activities." It establishes that equine activity sponsors, equine professionals, livestock activity sponsors, and others involved in these activities are generally not liable for injuries or deaths resulting from the inherent risks associated with equine or livestock activities, except under specific circumstances outlined in the bill. Additionally, the bill mandates that every equine and livestock activity sponsor must post warning signs at their facilities and include a warning notice in contracts related to professional services or rentals. This notice informs participants that the sponsors and professionals are not liable for injuries resulting from inherent risks. The bill also clarifies that it does not apply to the horse racing industry or employer-employee relationships governed by existing liability laws. Notably, the bill removes language that previously required a standard of care from these sponsors and professionals, thereby limiting their liability under certain conditions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (4331H.01): 537.325