What does Preamble of S 1423 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To provide authorization for nonpecuniary damages in an action resulting from a cruise ship voyage occurring on the high seas,' aims to authorize nonpecuniary damages in legal actions related to cruise ship voyages on the high seas.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 1423 do?

This Act is formally titled Hammers' Law.

What does LIMITATIONS IN CERTAIN CASES. of S 1423 do?

This section amends Section 30307 of Title 46, United States Code. The section heading of 30307 is changed from 'Commercial aviation accidents' to 'Limitations in certain cases'. The definition of 'cruise ship' is established within Section 30307. The definition of 'nonpecuniary damages' is established within Section 30307. References to 'commercial aviation' in subsections (b) and (c) of 30307 are modified to include 'or cruise ship voyage'. The table of sections for chapter 303 of Title 46, United States Code, is amended to reflect the new title of section 30307.

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Hammers' Law — S. 1423

Last updated: 4/10/2025 · Introduced: 4/10/2025

Author: Deb Fischer (R-NE)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill authorizes nonpecuniary damages in legal actions related to cruise ship voyages on the high seas.
It amends Section 30307 of Title 46, United States Code, to include cruise ship voyages and establish definitions for 'cruise ship' and 'nonpecuniary damages'.

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