Signed by Governor Jeff Landry

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that prohibits unauthorized immigrants from receiving general damages stemming from auto accidents in Louisiana.

Highlights:

• Prohibits unauthorized immigrants from receiving general damages and past and future wages but still allows recovery for “special damages,” such as medical expenses and property damage stemming from auto accidents in Louisiana (Sec. 1).

• Defines “general damages” in this bill to include pain and suffering

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits unauthorized immigrants from receiving general damages stemming from auto accidents in Louisiana.

Highlights:

• Prohibits unauthorized immigrants from receiving general damages and past and future wages but still allows recovery for “special damages,” such as medical expenses and property damage stemming from auto accidents in Louisiana (Sec. 1).

• Defines “general damages” in this bill to include pain and suffering

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits unauthorized immigrants from receiving general damages stemming from auto accidents in Louisiana.

Highlights:

• Prohibits unauthorized immigrants from receiving general damages and past and future wages but still allows recovery for “special damages,” such as medical expenses and property damage stemming from auto accidents in Louisiana (Sec. 1).

• Defines “general damages” in this bill to include pain and suffering

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text