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Oklahoma Bill Would Shield Agritourism Businesses from Liability

February 14, 2013

The Oklahoma Senate Judiciary Committee has approved legislation that would provide liability protection for Oklahoma’s agritourism professionals. Under Senate Bill 931, by Sen. Ron Justice and Rep. Scott Biggs, agritourism professionals would not be liable for any participant injuries or …

Texas Bill Would Grant Liability Protection for Emergency Volunteers

January 18, 2013

A Texas state representative has filed a bill that would allow fire departments to accept volunteer assistance during an emergency and would protect shield those volunteers from liability. State Representative Cecil Bell, Jr. (Magnolia) filed, House Bill 487, would increase …