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Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5329| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Salud O. Carbajal

Salud O. Carbajal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Julia Brownley (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Sep 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2805
Introduced in Senate
Sep 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 22, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • September 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2805
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 22, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 22, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 23, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-2805: Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act of 2021

Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5329| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
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.
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Timeline
Sep 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2805
Introduced in Senate
Sep 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 22, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • September 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2805
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 22, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 22, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 23, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Salud O. Carbajal

Salud O. Carbajal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Julia Brownley (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-2805: Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted