SC H5160

Bars individuals who participate in wrongful conduct (felonies, misdemeanors, or intentional torts) from bringing negligence lawsuits or collecting damages for events resulting from their illegal activity, with this restriction extending to their heirs and estates.

Prohibits undocumented immigrants from recovering general damages or lost wages in automobile collision lawsuits, requiring plaintiffs to prove lawful immigration status by preponderance of evidence.

Limits property owner liability for negligent security claims, requiring actual knowledge of substantially similar criminal incidents on the premises within the prior year before any duty to protect exists.

Creates a presumption that property owners meet their duty of care by calling law enforcement, following third-party security guidelines, or hiring security contractors.

Requires juries in negligent security cases to apportion fault among all parties including criminals and government agencies, with verdicts presumed unreasonable if wrongdoers receive less total fault than other parties.