HB 837·LA·house
CIVIL/LAW: Provides for liability for damages caused by an unauthorized alien
FailedFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Lauren Ventrella (R)
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
Mar 9, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new Civil Code article that defines an "unauthorized alien" and allows victims to recover general, special, and exemplary damages when such a person causes harm. It also extends that liability to the alien’s employer or statutory employer. The measure seeks to give injured parties a civil remedy for injuries caused by people unlawfully present in the United States.
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