House Bill No. 436, introduced by Representative Firmant, seeks to enact a new provision in the Louisiana Civil Code, specifically Article 2315.12, which addresses the recovery of damages for unauthorized aliens involved in automobile accidents. The bill defines "unauthorized alien" as an individual who is unlawfully present in the United States, as per the federal Immigration and Nationality Act.

The proposed law explicitly prohibits the award of general damages, as well as past and future wages, to unauthorized aliens in the context of automobile accident claims. However, it allows for the recovery of other special damages. This legislation aims to clarify the legal standing of unauthorized aliens in civil liability cases related to automobile accidents.