The bill amends Section 27-1-727 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the liability limitations for equine activities. It specifies that equine activity sponsors or professionals are generally not liable for injuries or deaths resulting from inherent risks in equine activities, with certain exceptions. These exceptions include situations where the sponsor or professional fails to properly inspect or maintain equipment, does not assess a participant's ability to safely engage in the activity, or is aware of dangerous conditions on the premises.

Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for waivers or releases related to equine activities. These waivers must explicitly state the known inherent risks and include a bold statement indicating that signing the document may waive the participant's right to a jury trial for injuries resulting from inherent risks or ordinary negligence. Importantly, the bill allows these waivers to be legally challenged on any grounds, ensuring that participants retain some legal recourse.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 27-1-727
HB0768_1(1): 27-1-727
HB0768_1(2): 27-1-727
HB0768_1(3): 27-1-727
HB0768_1(4): 27-1-727
HB0768_1(5): 27-1-727
HB0768_1(6): 27-1-727
HB0768_1: 27-1-727
HB0768_X(1): 27-1-727
HB0768_X(10): 27-1-727
HB0768_X(11): 27-1-727
HB0768_X(12): 27-1-727
HB0768_X(13): 27-1-727
HB0768_X(14): 27-1-727
HB0768_X(2): 27-1-727
HB0768_X(3): 27-1-727
HB0768_X(4): 27-1-727
HB0768_X(5): 27-1-727
HB0768_X(6): 27-1-727
HB0768_X(7): 27-1-727
HB0768_X(8): 27-1-727
HB0768_X(9): 27-1-727
HB0768_X: 27-1-727