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Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2805| Senate 
| Updated: 9/22/2021
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • 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
Introduced in Senate
Sep 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6626)
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5329
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • September 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6626)


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5329
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5329: Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act of 2021

Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2805| Senate 
| Updated: 9/22/2021
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
Introduced in Senate
Sep 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6626)
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5329
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • September 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6626)


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5329
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5329: Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted