H.B. 308

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PARENTAL WAIVERS OF LIABILITY ON BEHALF OF
2 MINORS
3 2011 GENERAL SESSION
4 STATE OF UTAH
5 Chief Sponsor: Kraig Powell
6 Senate Sponsor: ____________
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8 LONG TITLE
9 General Description:
10 This bill allows a parent to sign a waiver of liability for their minor child.
11 Highlighted Provisions:
12 This bill:
13 . allows a person or organization to obtain a release of liability from a parent or
14 guardian on behalf of their minor child; and
15 . provides exceptions for when a release is not valid.
16 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
17 None
18 Other Special Clauses:
19 None
20 Utah Code Sections Affected:
21 ENACTS:
22 78B-3-102.5, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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24 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
25 Section 1. Section 78B-3-102.5 is enacted to read:
26 78B-3-102.5. Release of liability by parent or guardian.
27 (1) A parent or guardian may execute a written document on behalf of a minor child

28 releasing a person or organization from liability for injuries that the child has suffered, or may
29 suffer in the future, as a result of the person or organization's acts or omissions, including
30 ordinary negligence.
31 (2) A release of liability executed by a parent or guardian may not provide for or result
32 in a release of the person or organization from liability for an injury arising due to the person's
33 or organization's:
34 (a) willful and wanton acts or omissions;
35 (b) gross negligence; or
36 (c) providing of defective equipment.




Legislative Review Note
as of 2-7-11 12:22 PM

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