Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 28 R · 5 D cosponsors

HB 2765 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to civil actions and proceedings, further providing for comparative negligence.

Last action — Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 8, 2026

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

In plain language

This bill provides civil liability protections for operators of off-road vehicle parks.

The bill amends Pennsylvania law to protect off-road vehicle riding area operators from civil lawsuits related to inherent risks of off-road riding. It establishes certain exclusions for cases of intentional harm or gross negligence.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers at off-road vehicle parks may have less exposure to legal claims related to participation risks.
  • Small Business: This means reduced liability risk for businesses operating off-road vehicle parks.

Summary

Civil Liability Reform for Off-Road Vehicle Parks

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to clarify the liability of off-road vehicle riding area operators regarding civil claims from participants.

  • 42 Pa.C.S. § 7102(b.3)

    Off-road vehicle riding area operators shall have no duty to protect riders from common, frequent, expected and nonnegligent risks inherent to the activity, including collisions with riders or objects. → Subject to paragraph (1.2), an off-road vehicle riding area operator is immune from civil liability arising from a claim brought by a participant, or the personal representative of a participant, concerning the damage or loss of the participant's property or the participant's injury, death, emotional distress or any other loss that results from: (i) the participant's use of an off-road vehicle riding area; or (ii) the inherent risk of off-road vehicle use.

    This change establishes immunity for operators from civil liability regarding participants' claims, unless certain exceptions apply.

  • 42 Pa.C.S. § 7102(b.3)(1.2)

    The immunity under paragraph (1.1) does not apply if the off-road vehicle riding area operator does any of the following: (i) Intentionally injures the participant. (ii) Commits an act or omission of gross negligence concerning the safety of a person that proximately causes the participant's injury or death. (iii) Commits any other act, error or omission that constitutes willful misconduct, gross negligence or criminal conduct and proximately causes damage, injury or death.

    This specifies the circumstances under which operators will not be immune from liability.

  • 42 Pa.C.S. § 7102(b.3)(2)

    The doctrine of [knowing] voluntary assumption of risk shall apply to all actions to recover damages for negligence resulting in death or injury to person or property brought against any off-road vehicle riding area operator. → The doctrine of voluntary assumption of risk shall apply to all actions to recover damages for negligence resulting in death or injury to person or property brought against any off-road vehicle riding area operator.

    This change clarifies the terminology for the assumption of risk doctrine.

  • 42 Pa.C.S. § 7102(d)

    Definitions for various terms related to off-road vehicle use and operators are included.

    This provides clearer definitions for terms used in the section, enhancing the understanding of the law.

Action History

  1. Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 8, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 32 co-sponsors · 220 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2765 do?
Civil Liability Reform for Off-Road Vehicle Parks
Who sponsors HB 2765?
HB 2765 is sponsored by Paul Takac (Democratic), Joe Kerwin (Republican), Josh Bashline (Republican), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Scott Barger (Republican), Kate A. Klunk (Republican), Roman Kozak (Republican), Dallas Kephart (Republican), R. Lee James (Republican), Craig T. Staats (Republican), Jonathan Fritz (Republican), Jim Rigby (Republican), Andrea C. Verobish (Republican), Clint Owlett (Republican), Tina Pickett (Republican), Rich Irvin (Republican), Michael Stender (Republican), Manuel Guzman (Democratic), Martin T. Causer (Republican), Jack Rader (Republican), Kathy L. Rapp (Republican), Jacob D. Banta (Republican), James B. Struzzi (Republican), Mike Armanini (Republican), Jeff Olsommer (Republican), Aaron Bernstine (Republican), David H. Rowe (Republican), Joanne Stehr (Republican), Tim Twardzik (Republican), Brian Smith (Republican), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Joe McAndrew (Democratic), and Jamie Barton (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2765?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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