HR 2500
Abandoned Vessel Prevention Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:33 AM
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```json { "summary": "This bill, the Abandoned Vessel Prevention Act, aims to hold people accountable when they transfer ownership of former commercial vessels to be used as recreational boats. Specifically, if a transferred vessel sinks on U.S. navigable waters and the new owner doesn’t have adequate insurance, the original owner is responsible for the associated expenses like cleanup, removal, and repairs. The bill includes exceptions for smaller vessels (under 35 feet) and those with existing insurance coverage.", "keyProvisions": [ "Assigns liability to the person transferring ownership of a former commercial vessel to a recreational vessel owner.", "Liability applies if the vessel sinks on navigable U.S. waters and the new owner lacks sufficient insurance.", "Exemption
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