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111th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3463
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 8, 2010
Mr. Leahy (for himself, Mr. Durbin, and Mr. Whitehouse) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
A BILL
To amend chapter 303 of title 46, United States Code, to provide fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the
Survivors Equality Act of
2010
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Fair treatment for the families of those killed on the high seas
Chapter 303 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking section 30303 and inserting the following:
Amount and apportionment of recovery
Definition
In this section, the term nonpecuniary loss means loss of care, comfort, and companionship.
Recovery
The recovery in an action under this chapter shall be a fair compensation for the pecuniary and nonpecuniary loss sustained by the individuals for whose benefit the action is brought. The individuals for whose benefit the action is brought may also recover damages for the decedent’s pre-death pain and suffering.
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Effective date
The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act and apply to any civil action filed on or after that date.