Pennsylvania HB2462: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to civil actions and proceedings, providing for prohibiting agreements exempting recreational facilities from liability.

What the bill says

Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to civil actions and proceedings, providing for prohibiting agreements exempting recreational facilities from liability.

From the introduced text, April 29, 2026:

Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to civil actions and proceedings, providing for prohibiting agreements exempting recreational facilities from liability. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a section to read: § 7104. Prohibiting agreements exempting recreational facilities from liability. (a) Prohibited agreements.--A provision in a contract or agreement relating to the use of a recreational facility that purports to limit the recreational facility's liability, or release the recreational facility from or indemnify or hold harmless the recreational facility against liability, for injury caused by or resulting from the failure of the recreational facility to have safety equipment or trained personnel accessible on the premises of the recreational facility is against public policy and is void and unenforceable. (b) Applicability.--This section shall apply to a contract or agreement entered into on or after the effective date of this subsection. (c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Certified lifeguard." An individual who has a current certificate in lifeguarding issued by a lifeguard certifying authority recognized by the Department of Health. "Recreational facility." A …

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Sponsors

• Timothy Brennan (D, 29) · primary sponsor
• Brian Munroe (D, 144)
• Keith Harris (D, 195)
• Sean Dougherty (D, 172)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
• Tarik Khan (D, 194)

Latest actions

1. September 8, 2026: Laid on the table, Sept. 8, 2026
2. September 8, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Sept. 8, 2026
3. June 8, 2026: Re-committed to RULES, June 8, 2026
4. June 8, 2026: First consideration, June 8, 2026
5. June 8, 2026: Reported as committed, June 8, 2026
6. April 29, 2026: Referred to JUDICIARY, April 29, 2026

Votes

• House Judiciary: Report Bill As Committed (June 8, 2026): 15 yea, 11 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2462?

HB2462 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to civil actions and proceedings, providing for prohibiting agreements exempting recreational facilities from liability.

What does HB2462 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to civil actions and proceedings, providing for prohibiting agreements exempting recreational facilities from liability.

What is the status of HB2462?

In committee as of September 8, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table, Sept. 8, 2026 (September 8, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2462?

Timothy Brennan (D, 29), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2462?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2462