Establishes a cause of action for victims of unauthorized aliens and a compensation program for harm caused by them.
The bill creates a cause of action for the estate of a person killed by an unauthorized alien against local governmental entities or law enforcement agencies that violated state immigration laws. It also establishes a compensation program for residents harmed by unauthorized aliens, administered by the Department of Law Enforcement. The bill defines "unauthorized alien" and outlines the requirements for eligibility for compensation. The state waives sovereign immunity for liability in these cases.
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