SB 261: AN ACT relating to pedestrian swinging bridges.
SB 261 status: Enacted — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 192) (updated Apr 23, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAmend KRS 67.083 to allow fiscal courts to provide for the care and maintenance of pedestrian swinging bridges that are available for recreation and public enjoyment; amend KRS 411.190 to give liability protections to owners of land leased to a local government that maintains pedestrian swinging bridges that are availa...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Increases availability of recreational infrastructure
- Supports maintenance of outdoor recreational assets
Risks
- Potential management burdens for local jurisdictions
Economy
Benefits
- Incentivizes private landowners to allow public recreational access
- Supports local tourism-related infrastructure
Risks
- Adds maintenance costs to county fiscal budgets
Society
Benefits
- Enhances public access to recreational swinging bridges
- Clarifies legal maintenance responsibilities
Risks
- Limits potential tort liability claims for bridge users
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