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Cruise Passenger Protection: Enhanced Safety and Rights

This act aims to enhance the safety and protection of cruise ship passengers. It introduces new rules for contract transparency, crime reporting, video surveillance, and victim support, intending to improve the overall cruise experience and passenger security.
Key points
Increased contract transparency: Cruise lines must provide clear summaries of key contract terms before they become binding, including information on undisclosed costs and fees.
Improved crime reporting: Vessel owners will be required to report criminal incidents to the FBI and U.S. consulates more quickly and make more crime data publicly available.
Victim support services: A dedicated director of victim support services, a toll-free hotline, and a website will be established to provide assistance and information to passengers who are victims of crimes on board.
Enhanced onboard security: Requirements include better placement of video surveillance cameras, longer retention of footage, and technology to detect passengers who have fallen overboard. Medical staff qualifications and the presence of sea marshals will also be strengthened.
New penalties for violations: Financial penalties for non-compliance with passenger safety and security regulations will be increased, and vessels may be denied entry to U.S. ports.
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Print number: 117_S_5343
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2022-12-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5343.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased contract transparency: Cruise lines must provide clear summaries of key contract terms before they become binding, including information on undisclosed costs and fees.
  • Improved crime reporting: Vessel owners will be required to report criminal incidents to the FBI and U.S. consulates more quickly and make more crime data publicly available.
  • Victim support services: A dedicated director of victim support services, a toll-free hotline, and a website will be established to provide assistance and information to passengers who are victims of crimes on board.
  • Enhanced onboard security: Requirements include better placement of video surveillance cameras, longer retention of footage, and technology to detect passengers who have fallen overboard. Medical staff qualifications and the presence of sea marshals will also be strengthened.
  • New penalties for violations: Financial penalties for non-compliance with passenger safety and security regulations will be increased, and vessels may be denied entry to U.S. ports.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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