In Alabama on March 4th, 2011 Senator Dick Brewbaker introduced AL SB 141. The bill encourages joint use agreements between public school districts, local governments, and private entities for recreation and exercise facilities, and would provide participating school districts immunity from liability. Language from the bill pertaining to liability is below:

“The liability protection would cover both personal injury and property damage with the exception of gross negligence. Public and private entities entering into joint use agreements with schools for the use of athletic equipment, recreational facilities, athletic fields, or meeting rooms shall be responsible for securing liability insurance to cover both property damage and personal injury during the dates and times specified in the joint use agreement. Public and Private entities shall be held liable for any personal injury or property damage during the time when they are using school facilities. Schools shall maintain liability responsibility for personal injury or property damage during school hours or for school related events and functions. Private or public entities with joint use agreements shall not be held liable for personal injury or property damage which occurs during school hours or at school sponsored events and functions.”