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Hammers' Law: Non-Pecuniary Damages for Cruise Ship Voyages

The new Hammers' Law allows for claims of non-pecuniary damages, such as loss of care, comfort, and companionship, in cases resulting from cruise ship voyages on the high seas. This means individuals affected by incidents on cruise ships can seek a broader range of compensation than before.
Key points
The law expands the ability to claim non-pecuniary damages (e.g., pain, suffering, loss of companionship) in cases of cruise ship accidents.
This applies to cruise ship voyages that embark or disembark passengers in the United States and carry at least 250 passengers.
Previously, such damages were primarily limited to commercial aviation accidents, and now include maritime voyages.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2922
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Process start date: 2025-04-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hammers' Law

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2922.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The law expands the ability to claim non-pecuniary damages (e.g., pain, suffering, loss of companionship) in cases of cruise ship accidents.
  • This applies to cruise ship voyages that embark or disembark passengers in the United States and carry at least 250 passengers.
  • Previously, such damages were primarily limited to commercial aviation accidents, and now include maritime voyages.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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