Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNevadaVetoed
SB 303: Revises provisions relating to civil liability to persons using certain premises for recreational activity under certain circumstances. (BDR 3-1021)
Senate Committee on Judiciary
SB 303 status: Vetoed — Vetoed by the Governor. (Return to 84th Session.) (updated Jun 12, 2025).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill would have restricted the legal liability of private landowners when individuals suffer injuries while using their property for recreational activities.
Who is affected
Private landowners, recreational users such as hikers, bikers, and fishermen, and potential personal injury plaintiffs.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source, though likely to shift insurance and litigation expenses.
When it takes effect
Vetoed as of June 12, 2025.
Potential benefits
Potential increase in private property made available for public recreational use.
Risks and tradeoffs
Significant reduction in civil recourse for individuals injured on private premises.
What is still unknown
The specific scope of recreational activities and types of land or immunity thresholds defined in the bill language.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Reduced insurance premiums for landowners
- Decreased legal defense costs for property owners
- Encourages private land availability for public recreation
Risks
- Shifts financial burden of injuries to the injured party
- Decreased incentive for owners to invest in property safety
- May increase individual insurance costs for recreational users
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential expansion of public access to private recreational land
- Increased opportunities for community outdoor engagement
- Clearer expectations for liability during outdoor activities
Risks
- Reduced ability for injured persons to recover damages
- Barriers to justice for victims of negligence
- Decreased personal security for recreational users
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Source provided is a brief summary only; specific legal definitions are missing.
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Where it stands
Official recordVetoed by the Governor. (Return to 84th Session.)
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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