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Panel considers SB 463 to bar certain plaintiffs and revise negligent‑security duties
Summary
SB 463 would bar persons engaging in wrongful conduct from recovering negligence damages, limit general damages for unauthorized aliens in auto accidents, and narrow negligent‑security duties for property owners. Supporters framed the bill as protecting consumers; opponents warned of broad exclusions, subrogation impacts and a 'one‑bite' rule for premises owners.
The Judiciary committee considered Senate Bill 463, which would prevent a person who engaged in or attempted wrongful conduct from bringing negligence claims or collecting certain damages. The bill also would limit recovery in some automobile‑accident claims involving persons described as "unauthorized aliens" and would change negligent‑security doctrine so owners owe a duty only when they have actual knowledge of substantially similar incidents within the prior year.
O.H. Skinner, executive director of…
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