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NM SB252

NM SB252
Space Flight Informed Consent


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Introduced
02/01/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO TORT CLAIMS; EXPANDING DEFINITIONS IN THE SPACE FLIGHT INFORMED CONSENT ACT; MAKING THE PROVISIONS OF THE SPACE FLIGHT INFORMED CONSENT ACT PERMANENT BY ELIMINATING THE DELAYED REPEAL IN LAWS 2013, CHAPTER 131, SECTION 4.

AI Summary

This bill expands the definitions in the Space Flight Informed Consent Act, which aims to provide liability protections for commercial space flight providers. Key changes include updating the definition of "launch vehicle" to include vehicles used for suborbital flights, and eliminating the delayed repeal provision that was previously part of the Act. These changes make the Act's liability protections permanent. The bill also clarifies terminology related to space flight activities, such as distinguishing between "crew" and "participants" on space flights.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee (09:00 2/27/2021 Room zoom) (on 02/27/2021)

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