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  • 2025, Immigration

Holds charitable organizations accountable for crimes committed by illegal aliens under their care.

HB 811 / SB 227

Bill Description

Tort Liability and Reform – As introduced, allows a charitable organization that provides housing to a person whom the charitable organization knows is unlawfully present in the United States to be held liable for a loss, damages, injury, or death resulting from a criminal offense committed by the person who is unlawfully present in the United States while the person is receiving housing services from the charitable organization if the charitable organization’s conduct in providing housing constitutes negligence, gross negligence, or willful and wanton misconduct.
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Bill Sponsors

Bill Co-Sponsors

House: Powers, Bulso, Capley, Martin B, Boyd, Burkhart, Todd, Fritts, Martin G, Hawk, Lafferty

Senate: Bowling, Stevens

TLRC Statement on Bill

This legislation strengthens immigration enforcement by discouraging charitable organizations from providing housing to individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States. Holding these organizations accountable for crimes committed by illegal aliens under their care promotes public safety and ensures due diligence in service provision. Creating legal consequences for charities that knowingly assist undocumented individuals deters organizations from facilitating illegal immigration and reduces potential risks to communities. This measure aligns state policies with stricter immigration enforcement, reinforcing the message that aiding those who are unlawfully present should not come without accountability.

Vote Result:

Passed

TLRC Position:

SUPPORT
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