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 failed to properly inspect or maintain equipment, did not assess a participant's ability to safely engage in the activity, or acted with willful disregard for safety. The bill also clarifies that waivers for equine activities must state known inherent risks and include a specific statement regarding the waiver of legal rights.

Additionally, the bill allows for waivers or releases related to equine activities to be legally challenged on any grounds, ensuring that participants have the ability to contest the validity of such waivers. It also stipulates that compliant waivers are not subject to certain prohibitions under existing law. Overall, the bill aims to balance the protection of equine activity providers with the rights of participants to challenge liability waivers.

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