KentuckySB 2612026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT relating to pedestrian swinging bridges.

Sponsored By: Robert Stivers (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Amusements And RecreationsCivil ActionsCountiesCourts, FiscalLocal GovernmentPropertyTourism

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Local governments can fund pedestrian swinging bridges

Cities and other local governments can spend public money to care for pedestrian swinging bridges. The bridges must be open for recreation and public enjoyment. The law does not set an amount or require spending. Local leaders choose whether to budget for this work.

Liability limits for pedestrian swinging bridges

The law treats pedestrian swinging bridges as part of the land under Kentucky’s recreational‑use rules. Owners who let people in for free recreation generally have no duty to keep the area safe or to warn, except for willful or malicious hazards. Local governments that spend public funds to maintain these bridges are treated as owners under the same rules. If land is leased to a local government that maintains a bridge, the owner gets the same liability limits unless a written agreement says otherwise. People cannot gain ownership or an easement based only on recreational use.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Robert Stivers
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 130 • No: 3

House vote • 4/15/2026

3rd reading, passed

Yes: 93 • No: 3

Senate vote • 3/12/2026