Space flight liability.

The Space Flight Liability and Immunity Act requires a space flight entity, as defined, to collect a signed warning statement from each participant in space flight activities. The warning statement is required to inform the participant that there is limited civil liability for bodily injury sustained as a result of the inherent risks associated with space flight activities. The act limits the liability of a space flight entity that complies with these provisions. The act also provides that limited liability under these provisions does not limit or prevent the liability of a space flight entity that commits an act of gross negligence or willful or wanton disregard for the safety of the participant, that intentionally causes a participant injury, or that has actual knowledge or reasonably should have known of a dangerous condition, as provided. This bill would include a manufacturer or supplier of components, services, or vehicles that have been reviewed by the United States Federal Aviation Administration as part of issuing a license, permit, or other authorization pursuant to specified provisions of federal law relating to commercial space launch activities as a space flight entity with limited liability for any participant injury. This bill would additionally provide that limited liability under these provisions does not limit or prevent the liability of a space flight entity that manufactures or supplies a product with a defect. This bill would prohibit a space flight entity's liability from being limited unless the space flight entity presents to and files with the Secretary of State a certification of insurance, as specified. This bill would repeal the Space Flight Liability and Immunity Act on July 1, 2021.