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HB837

Provides for liability for damages caused by an unauthorized alien

Introduced·2/27/26
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Louisiana HB837 establishes liability for damages caused by unauthorized aliens and their employers.

Louisiana HB837 enacts Civil Code Article 2315.14, which provides for liability for damages caused by unauthorized aliens. The law defines "unauthorized alien" as someone unlawfully present in the U.S. according to federal law. It allows for the award of exemplary damages in addition to general and special damages when an unauthorized alien causes injury. The law also holds employers and statutory employers liable for damages caused by unauthorized aliens.

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Civil Law and Procedure Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

Feb 27

House

Prefiled.

Feb 27

House

Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.