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HB 1100

Limited liability for obstacle course operators.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Davis and 2 co-sponsors

HB 1100 grants Indiana obstacle course operators limited legal liability for participant injuries, potentially shielding businesses from lawsuits while reducing injured parties' compensation options.

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Bill Summary · HB 1100

Legislative bill overview

HB 1100 would establish limited liability protections for obstacle course operators in Indiana, shielding them from certain lawsuits related to injuries or accidents that occur during their events. The bill appears designed to reduce legal exposure for businesses operating challenging physical courses like mud runs, rope courses, and similar recreational activities. The specific scope and conditions of this liability limitation would depend on the bill's detailed provisions, which are not yet publicly available given its early stage in the legislative process.

Why is this important

Obstacle course racing and similar recreational activities have grown substantially as a fitness and entertainment industry, but operators face significant liability risks from participant injuries. This bill could either expand economic opportunities for businesses in this sector or, conversely, reduce legal recourse for individuals injured due to operator negligence. The balance struck between business protection and consumer safety will have real consequences for both industry growth and injured participants' ability to seek compensation.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of immunity: Whether liability protection extends only to inherent risks of the activity or also covers operator negligence, inadequate safety measures, and poor maintenance
  • Participant consent requirements: Whether waivers and assumption-of-risk agreements would be enforceable regardless of circumstances, potentially leaving injured participants without remedy even in cases of gross negligence
  • Consumer protection vs. business interests: Tension between protecting recreational businesses from frivolous litigation and ensuring accountability for genuinely unsafe conditions or inadequate safety protocols

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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