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745 ILCS 65/4 (2026)

Except as specifically recognized by or provided in Section 6 of this Act, an owner of land who permits without charge any person to use such property for recreational or conservation purposes does not thereby:         (a) Extend any assurance that the premises are safe     for any purpose

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(745 ILCS 65/4) (from Ch. 70, par. 34)
    Sec. 4. Except as specifically recognized by or provided in Section 6 of this Act, an owner of land who permits without charge any person to use such property for recreational or conservation purposes does not thereby:
        (a) Extend any assurance that the premises are safe
    
for any purpose.
        (b) (Blank).
        (c) Assume responsibility for or incur liability for
    
any injury to person or property caused by an act or omission of such person or any other person who enters upon the land.
        (d) Assume responsibility for or incur liability for
    
any injury to such person or property caused by any natural or artificial condition, structure or personal property on the premises.
    The changes to this Section made by this amendatory Act of the 98th General Assembly apply only to causes of action accruing on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 98th General Assembly.
(Source: P.A. 98-522, eff. 1-1-14.)

    
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 14 cases, 1994–2010 · leading case: Lebron v. Gottlieb Mem'l Hosp., 930 N.E.2d 895 (Ill. 2010).
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Lebron v. Gottlieb Mem'l Hosp., 930 N.E.2d 895 (Ill. 2010). · cites it 2× “2, 4 (West 2008) (Innkeeper Protection Act; limiting hotel's liability for loss or damage to guest property); 745 ILCS 65/4 (West 2008) (Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act; eliminating negligence liability of landowners who allow others to use their land free of charge…”
Hall v. Henn, 802 N.E.2d 797 (Ill. 2003). “” 745 ILCS 65/4 (West 2002). The Act does not immunize landowners who engage in wilful and wanton conduct, nor does it apply to landowners who charge a fee for the use of their property.”
Snyder v. Olmstead, 634 N.E.2d 756 (Ill. App. Ct. 1994). “” (745 ILCS 65/4 (West 1992).) The Recreational Use Act does not immunize willful and wanton conduct by the owner, nor does it apply to situations wherein the owner charges a fee for permission to go upon the land.”
Vaughn v. Barton, 933 N.E.2d 355 (Ill. App. Ct. 2010). · cites it 2× “The trial court granted a summary judgment in favor of the defendants, concluding that the defendants were immunized from suit by section 5 — 1(1) of the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act (Snowmobile Act) (625 ILCS 40/5 — 1(1) (West 1992)) and section 4 of the Recreational…”
Hoye v. Illinois Power Co., 646 N.E.2d 651 (Ill. App. Ct. 1995). “(745 ILCS 65/4 (West 1992).) Unless otherwise agreed in writing, these provisions apply to owners of land leased to the State.”
Jasper v. Chicago Nat'l League Ball Club, Inc., 722 N.E.2d 731 (Ill. App. Ct. 1999). “Plaintiff points out that baseball parks maintained by local governments are already protected under the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act (see 745 ILCS 10/ 3 — 106 (West 1996)). “[Gratuitous private providers” of baseball facilities for…”
Fraser v. Universities Rsch. Ass'n, 721 N.E.2d 1143 (Ill. 1999). “Section 4 of the Recreational Use Act (745 ILCS 65/4 (West 1994)) spells out the immunity in greater detail: “Except as specifically recognized by or provided in Section 6 of this Act, an owner of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge any…”
Jacobson v. Waszak, 687 N.E.2d 549 (Ill. App. Ct. 1997). “The trial court concluded as a matter of law that defendants were immunized from suit by section 5 — 1(1) of the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act (Snowmobile Act) (625 ILCS 40/5 — 1(1) (West 1992)) and section 4 of the Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act…”
Fraser v. Universities Rsch. Ass'n, Inc., 703 N.E.2d 573 (Ill. App. Ct. 1998). “” Section 4 of the Recreational Use Act (745 ILCS 65/4 (West 1994)) also immunizes a landowner from liability by providing, in relevant part: “[A]n owner of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge any person to use such property for recreational…”
Hall v. Henn (Ill. 2003). “” 745 ILCS 65/4 (West 2002). The Act does not immunize landowners who engage in wilful and wanton conduct, nor does it apply to landowners who charge a fee for the use of their property.”
Lebron v. Gottlieb Mem'l Hosp. (Ill. 2010). “2, 4 (West 2008) (Innkeeper Protection Act; limiting hotel’s liability for loss or damage to guest property); 745 ILCS 65/4 (West 2008) (Recreational Use of Land and Water Areas Act; eliminating negligence liability of landowners who allow others to use their land free of charge…”
Vaughn v. Barton (Ill. App. Ct. 2010). “The trial court granted a summary judgment in favor of the defendants, 9 concluding that the defendants were immunized from suit by section 5–1(I) of the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act (Snowmobile Act) (625 ILCS 40/5–1(I) (West 1992)) and section 4 of the Recreational…”
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Vaughn v. Barton, 933 N.E.2d 355 (Ill. App. Ct. 2010). “The trial court granted a summary judgment in favor of the defendants, concluding that the defendants were immunized from suit by section 5 — 1(1) of the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act (Snowmobile Act) (625 ILCS 40/5 — 1(1) (West 1992)) and section 4 of the Recreational…”
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