Bill would limit nuisance lawsuits within five miles of racetracks

A motorsports track would not count as a public or private nuisance in certain property-owner lawsuits. It covers people who bought or improved property within five miles of the track's perimeter after the track first began operating. The limit would not apply if negligent operation caused the nuisance. It would apply despite changes to the track's size, layout, technology, type of racing, or owner. The provisions are scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026, if enacted.

Local governments could not adopt or enforce rules that restrict a track's operation in a way that conflicts with the nuisance rule. This applies to local governments and their ordinances, resolutions, and regulations. Tracks would still have to follow federal, state, and local health and safety laws and ordinances. The provisions are scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026, if enacted.