West Virginia Senate Bill 751: Limiting landowner liability when land is used for certain purposes

West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

The purpose of this bill is to limit landowner liability for injuries to, or caused by, persons entering or going upon land for noncommercial recreational purposes, wildlife propagation purposes, military training purposes, law-enforcement training purposes, or homeland defense training purposes. It also clarifies statutory language in light of Mallet v. Pickens, 206 W.Va. 145, 522 S.E.2d 436 (1999); defines terms, and makes technical corrections.

Latest action

To Judiciary (2026-02-05)

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