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This bill, the Offshore Drilling Liability Act, expands the definition of "offshore drilling activity" to include the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas in the federal outer continental shelf, as well as the transportation of oil or gas from those sites. The bill establishes that offshore drilling is an ultrahazardous and abnormally dangerous activity, and that any person who causes an oil or gas spill during such an activity is strictly liable for any resulting damages to persons or property. The bill also prohibits any contractual provisions that attempt to waive the right to bring an action or reduce liability under this Act, as they are considered void against public policy. The bill applies prospectively and takes effect on October 1, 2018.

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