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LA HB436

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gabe Firment

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits "unauthorized aliens" (persons unlawfully present in the U.S. under federal immigration law) from receiving general damages and past/future wages in lawsuits arising from automobile accidents

  • Creates new Civil Code Article 2315.12 to establish these damage limitations

  • Provides an exception allowing unauthorized aliens to still make claims against uninsured or underinsured motorist policies where they are named as an insured

  • Enacted as Act No. 17 of the 2025 Regular Session, sponsored by Representatives Firment and Edmonston

Legislative Description

Prohibits recovery of certain damages for unauthorized aliens

CIVIL/LAW

Last Action

Effective date: 08/01/2025.

5/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A4/30/2025
Civil Law and Procedure4/4/2025

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