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GA HB734
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jason Spencer
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AI Summary
- Shields space flight entities from civil liability and criminal responsibility for participant injuries arising from inherent risks of space flight activities occurring in or originating from Georgia, provided the participant has signed a required warning and written agreement
- Requires space flight participants to sign a standardized warning and consent document at least 24 hours before participation, printed in capital letters in 10-point bold type, witnessed by a competent person, and kept separate from other agreements
- Preserves liability for injuries proximately caused by a space flight entity's gross negligence evidencing willful or wanton disregard for participant safety, or injuries intentionally caused by the entity
- Broadly defines "space flight entity" to include launch operators with FAA authorization, component manufacturers and suppliers, property owners/lessors, employees and officers, and state or local governmental units involved in space flight activities
- Establishes that any legal proceedings against a space flight entity related to space flight activities shall be governed by Georgia law, and that compliant warning agreements shall not be deemed unconscionable or against public policy
Legislative Description
"Georgia Space Flight Act"; enact
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/2/2016
Full Bill Text
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