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CA SB1264

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2010

Primary Sponsor

Ted Lieu

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires air carriers to provide passengers with electrical service, waste removal, and adequate food and drinking water when aircraft are delayed on the ground for more than 2 hours after boarding or after landing.

  • Mandates air carriers display clear and conspicuous notice at airport service desks with passenger complaint contact information, including the airline's complaint officer details and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Aviation Enforcement contact information.

  • Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to levy civil penalties of up to $27,500 per passenger against air carriers for violations, plus interest, with collected penalties deposited into the General Fund.

  • Conditions the commission's enforcement authority on a legislative appropriation and requires the commission to notify the Department of Finance and relevant legislative committees if federal authority to levy fines on airlines ceases.

Legislative Description

Commercial airlines: passenger rights.

Last Action

Placed on inactive file on request of Senator Leno.

6/24/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/22/2010
Transportation and Housing3/4/2010
Rules2/19/2010

Full Bill Text

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