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Senator · Senate District 59
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History
- Referred to consumer protection
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1140
- Referred to consumer protection
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Requires operators of bowling centers to give certain notices to bowlers and grants immunity from civil liability to operators of bowling centers from certain action
In Assembly Committee · Consumer Affairs And Protection · Sponsor Robin Schimminger
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4179
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring the operators of bowling centers to give certain notices to bowlers and to grant immunity from civil liability to operators of bowling centers from certain lawsuits
Purpose
To protect bowling center operators, who maintain a safe premises and post notices to warn patrons of the dangers of wearing bowling shoes outside, from civil liability for injuries to a bowler from falls caused by a substance or material on their bowling shoes, the bowler acquired outside.
Summary of provisions
Section one contains the title, the "Bowling Center Act".
Section two contains definitions and provides protection from civil liability to bowling center operators, who maintain a reasonably safe premises and post conspicuous notices at every entrance and exit to warn persons of the dangers of wearing bowling shoes outside.
Section three contains the effective date.
Justification
There have been numerous instances of slips and falls in bowling facilities as a result of individuals going outside and returning with substances or materials on their bowling shoes. This bill will help to protect bowling alley operators, who maintain a safe premises and take necessary precautions to warn patrons of the dangers of wearing bowling shoes outside, from civil liability for injuries to a bowler from falls caused by a substance or material on their bowling shoes, the bowler acquired outside, The states of Illinois and Michigan have enacted similar laws.
Legislative history
A.10365 of 2012.
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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