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HR 2922119th CongressIntroduced

Hammers' Law

Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
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Amends maritime law to allow nonpecuniary damages for cruise ship accidents on the high seas.

Key Points

  • 1Amends 46 U.S.C. §30307 to include cruise ship voyages
  • 2Defines 'cruise ship' as vessel carrying 250+ passengers with sleeping facilities
  • 3Defines 'nonpecuniary damages' as damages for loss of care, comfort, and companionship
  • 4Extends existing commercial aviation accident liability framework to cruise ships

Impact Areas

Cruise ship passengersCruise industryMaritime lawPersonal injury litigation
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