H.R. 6030 · 117th Congress
Freedom to Travel Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Paul Gosar
- Introduced
- 2021-11-18
- Latest action
- 2021-12-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Summary
Freedom to Travel Act of 2021
This bill prohibits common carriers from denying or refusing to transport a person who is not under lawful arrest except on specified grounds.
A common carrier may deny or refuse service if the individual fails or refuses to (1) pay the fare; (2) comply with the rules of the fare; or (3) submit to a legally required search for weapons, explosives, or incendiary devices likely to pose a safety threat. A common carrier may also deny or refuse service pursuant to a court order.
The bill sets out penalties for failing to comply with the prohibition, and states are not immune from suits for violations.