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CA AB2243

Bill

Status

Passed

9/21/2012

Primary Sponsor

Connie Conway

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires space flight entities licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration to obtain a signed warning statement from each participant disclosing limited civil liability for injuries from inherent risks of space flight activities.

  • Limits liability of compliant space flight entities so participants cannot sue for injuries resulting from space flight activity risks, except in cases of gross negligence, willful/wanton disregard, intentional injury, or known dangerous conditions.

  • Defines "space flight entity" as any public or private entity holding an FAA license or permit under the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004, including safety approvals and payload determinations.

  • Preserves liability of manufacturers of defective parts or components used in space flight activities that proximately cause participant injuries.

  • Failure to comply with warning statement requirements prevents space flight entities from invoking immunity protections under the act.

Legislative Description

Space flight: Space Flight Liability and Immunity Act.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 416, Statutes of 2012.

9/21/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/24/2012
Rules5/10/2012
Judiciary3/29/2012

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