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S.1360: A bill to amend the limitation on liability for passenger rail accidents or incidents under section 28103 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 18, 2015
- Latest Major Action May 18, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 18, 2015
Bill Summary
This bill revises the limitation on passenger rail transportation liability to increase from $200 million to $500 million, adjusted annually for inflation, the aggregate allowable awards to all rail passengers, against all defendants, for all claims, including any for punitive damages, arising from a single accident or incident. The Department of Transportation (DOT) must consider, within two years after enactment of this Act, whether to: ...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 18, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| May 18, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) |