Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act of 2021
Latest action · Sep 22, 2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6626)
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 22, 2021
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act of 2021
This bill revises maritime law regarding the liability of owners of certain small passenger vessels for violations of safety rules resulting in accidents on such vessels. Under current law, owners may avoid liability in some cases depending on the value of their vessels after accidents. The bill requires the Coast Guard to promulgate rules that require owners or operators of small passenger vessels to provide just compensation in any claim for which they are found liable.
The bill makes the revised liability provisions retroactive to September 2, 2019, the date of what is known as the Conception boat fire in which 34 lives were lost.
Cosponsors
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Actions 2
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- Sep 22, 2021Introduced in Senate
- Sep 22, 2021Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6626)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 5329 | Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act of 2021 | Identical bill | Nov 1, 2022 |
Subjects
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Text 1
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- Sep 22, 2021Introduced in Senate
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