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FL H0703

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Abruzzo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "spaceflight entity" to include manufacturers and suppliers of components, services, or vehicles reviewed by the FAA as part of issuing spaceflight licenses or authorizations.

  • Provides immunity from liability for spaceflight entities for participant injuries or deaths resulting from inherent risks of spaceflight activities, provided a required warning statement is signed.

  • Liability protections do not apply if the spaceflight entity commits gross negligence, willful or wanton disregard for safety, fails to disclose known dangerous conditions, or intentionally injures a participant.

  • Requires spaceflight entities to distribute and obtain participant signatures on a specific warning statement describing the inherent risks of spaceflight activities.

  • Repeals the October 2, 2018 expiration date, making the liability immunity provisions permanent rather than subject to legislative reenactment.

Legislative Description

Liability of Spaceflight Entities

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 652 (Ch.

5/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Economic Affairs3/29/2011
Economic Development And Tourism Subcommittee2/22/2011

Full Bill Text

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