The bill amends Section 27-1-727 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the liability limitations for equine activity sponsors and professionals. It specifies that these individuals are not liable for injuries or deaths resulting from inherent risks in equine activities, with certain exceptions. The exceptions include situations where the sponsor or professional provided faulty equipment, failed to assess a participant's ability, 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, including the right to a jury trial.

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 states that compliant waivers are not subject to certain existing legal provisions, thereby reinforcing the enforceability of these waivers while maintaining participant rights.

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