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SB 3334

PRIVATE CAMPGROUNDS-IMMUNITY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Ellman

SB 3334 grants Illinois private campgrounds legal immunity from liability lawsuits filed by injured guests or those experiencing property damage during stays.

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Bill Summary · SB 3334

Legislative bill overview

SB 3334 would grant legal immunity to private campground owners and operators from liability claims arising from injuries or damages that occur on their properties. The bill shields campground businesses from lawsuits related to accidents, property damage, or other incidents that guests experience during their stays, with limited exceptions.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects consumer protections and business liability in the recreational camping industry. The outcome determines whether injured campers can hold private campground operators legally accountable for negligence, unsafe conditions, or failure to maintain facilities—a balance between protecting businesses from frivolous litigation and ensuring guests have recourse for legitimate harm.

Potential points of contention

  • Consumer protection vs. business protection: Critics argue broad immunity may discourage campgrounds from maintaining safe conditions since they face no legal consequences, while supporters contend excessive liability exposure increases costs passed to consumers
  • Scope of immunity exceptions: Disagreement likely exists over what conduct should remain actionable—intentional misconduct, gross negligence, and willful violations may or may not be carved out from immunity
  • Comparison to other property owners: Questions about fairness of granting campgrounds protections unavailable to hotels, landlords, or other recreational facilities that maintain comparable duty-of-care standards

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

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