Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2852: Establishes provisions relating to liability for inherent risks of motocross activities
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 537, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to liability for inherent risks of motocross activities. Section A. Chapter 537, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 537.326, to read as follows: 537.326. 1. As used in this section, unless the context provides otherwise, the following terms mean: (1) "Facility operator", any individual, group, club, partnership, corporation, or business entity, whether or not operating for profit or not-for-profit, or any employee or agent thereof, which sponsors, organizes, rents, or provides to the.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 537, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to liability for inherent risks of motocross activities. Section A. Chapter 537, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 537.326, to read as follows: 537.326. 1. As used in this section, unless the context provides otherwise, the following terms mean: (1) "Facility operator", any individual, group, club, partnership, corporation, or business entity, whether or not operating for profit or not-for-profit, or any employee or agent thereof, which sponsors, organizes, rents, or provides to the general public the opportunity to use any motocross vehicle by a participant at a motocross facility; (2) "Inherent risks of motocross activities", those dangers, hazards, or conditions that are an integral part of motocross activities, including, but not limited to: (a) Cold weather or heat-related injuries and illnesses, including hypothermia, frostbite, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and dehydration; (b) An "act of nature" which may include rock fall, inclement weather, thunder and lightning, severe or varied temperature, weather conditions, and winds including tornadoes; (c) Operator error; (d) Attack or bite by animals; (e) The aggravation of injuries or illnesses because they occurred in remote places where there are no available medical facilities; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and …