HB 25-1053: Landowner Immunity for Emergency Access to Property

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act provides immunity from civil liability for damage or injury to persons or property, other than that which arises from gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct, to a landowner who, in good faith and without compensation, allows access to the landowner's property for entry and exit in connection with an emergency. An emergency is a fire, a rescue call, a hazardous materials incident, a natural or human-caused disaster, or an incident reasonably determined to be an emergency by a first responder. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 24 · Republican 13

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 20, 2025Governor Signed
2. March 13, 2025Signed by the President of the Senate
3. March 13, 2025Sent to the Governor
4. March 12, 2025Signed by the Speaker of the House
5. March 3, 2025Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
6. February 28, 2025Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. February 26, 2025Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
8. February 11, 2025Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
9. February 6, 2025House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
10. February 5, 2025House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
11. February 3, 2025House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
12. January 8, 2025Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources