Legislative Update

Manchester Senator Betsi Devries and Bedford Senator Sheila Roberge are co-sponsoring a bill in the Senate:

SB 19, relative to government immunity from lawsuits for municipal dog parks.

Bill Text:

507-B:12 Use of Municipal Dog Park Facilities. A municipality or authorized agent of the municipality which, without charge, permits any person to use a facility operated by the municipality for the purpose of exercising or playing with his or her dog or dogs, shall not be liable for personal injury or property damage resulting from the person’s participation in such activity, in the absence of gross negligence.

Effective Date: This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.