SB 1145: Action for civil trespass; mapping of GPS, private road or driveway.

Official summary

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

Action for civil trespass; GPS; private road or driveway. Provides that a person operating a motor vehicle is liable for trespass if such person enters a private road or driveway along which the owner of such private road or driveway has posted signs that may be reasonably seen that such road is a private driveway. The bill also provides that when such defendant relied upon a global positioning system (GPS) and such reliance resulted in the trespass, any corporation, company, or other entity responsible for the mapping function of the GPS may be added as a party to such action. The bill allows such corporation, company, or entity to provide in writing in advance of any proceeding in the action that such private road or driveway has been removed from the GPS and requires the court, upon receiving such evidence, to dismiss the action against such corporation, company, or entity.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

“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. February 18, 2025Left in Courts of Justice
2. February 10, 2025Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
3. February 4, 2025Assigned Courts sub: Civil
4. February 4, 2025Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
5. February 4, 2025Read first time
6. February 4, 2025Placed on Calendar
7. January 23, 2025Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
8. January 22, 2025Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute-SB1145S1
9. January 22, 2025Courts of Justice substitute agreed to
10. January 22, 2025Reading of substitute waived
11. January 22, 2025Read second time
12. January 21, 2025Passed by for the day

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