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House Bill 1040 |
House Author: Paddie |
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Effective: 6-9-15 |
Senate Sponsor: Hancock |
House Bill 1040 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to establish that a sports official engaged in an athletic competition is not liable for civil damages related to any act, error, or omission that results from a risk inherent in the nature of the competitive activity in which the claimant chose to participate unless the act, error, or omission constitutes gross negligence or wanton, wilful, or intentional misconduct. An organization sponsoring such a competitive activity cannot be held liable for an act, error, or omission of a sports official absent any new act, error, or omission of the organization that gave rise to the harm.